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AMERICAN  BIBLE  SOCIETY, 

INSTITUTED  IN  THE  YEAR  MDCCCXVI. 

1863. 

[Minion  247WO.] 


THE 


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BOOK 


OF  PSALMS. 


PSALM  I. 

1 The  happiness  of  the  godly.  4 The  unhappiness  of  the  ungodly. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  coun- 
sel of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of 
sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord;  and 
in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a tree  planted  by  the  rivers 
of  water,  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season  ; 
his  leaf  also  shall  not  wither;  and  whatsoever  he 
doeth  shall  prosper. 

4  The  ungodly  are  not  so:  but  are  like  the  chaff 
which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

5  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the 
judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous. 

6  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous : 
but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 


PSALM  11. 


1 The  kingdom  of  Christ.  10  Kings  are  exhorted  to  accept  it. 

WHY  do  the  heathen  rage,  and  the  people 
imagine  a vain  thing  ? 

2 The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and 
the  rulers  take  eounsel  together,  against  the  Lord, 
and  against  his  Anointed,  saying.. 


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PSALMS. 

3 Let  us  break  their  bands  asundef,  and  cast  away 
their  cords  from  us. 

4 He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh : the 
Lord  shall  have  them  in  derision. 

5 Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath, 
and  vex  them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 

6 Yet  have  I set  my  King  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Zion. 

7 I will  declare  the  decree : the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
me,  Thou  art  my  Son ; this  day  have  I begotten  thee. 

8 Ask  of  me,  and  I shall  give  thee  the  heathen 
for  thine  inheritance,  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the 
earth /or  thy  possession. 

9 Thou  Shalt  break  them  with  a rod  of  iron ; thou 
shalt  dash  them  in  pieces  like  a potter’s  vessel. 

10  Be  wise  now  therefore,  O ye  kings  : be  instructed, 
ye  judges  of  the  earth. 

11  Serve  the  Lord  with  fear,  and  rejoice  with  trem- 
bling. 

12  Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  ye  perish 
from  the  way,  when  his  wrath  is  kindled  but  a little. 
Blessed  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

PSALM  III. 

The  security  of  God's  protection. 

A Psalm  of  David,  when  he  fled  from  Absalom  his  son. 

Lord,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble  me! 

many  are  they  that  rise  up  against  me. 

2  Many  there  he  which  say  of  my  soul.  There  is  no 
help  for  him  in  God.  Selah. 

3  But  thou,  O Lord,  art  a shield  for  me ; my  glory, 
and  the  lifter  up  of  mine  head. 

4  I cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice,  and  he 
heard  me  out  of  his  holy  hill.  Selah. 


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PSALMS. 

5 I laid  me  Sown  and  slept;  I awaked;  for  the 
Lord  sustained  me. 

6 1 will  not  be  afraid  of  ten  thousands  of  people, 
that  have  set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 

7 Arise,  O Lord  ; save  me,  O my  God : for  thou 
hast  smitten  all  mine  enemies  upon  the  cheek  bone ; 
thou  hast  broken  the  teeth  of  the  ungodly. 

8 Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord  : thy  blessing 
is  upon  thy  people.  Selah. 

PSALM  IV. 

1 David  prayeth  for  audience.  2 He  reproveth  and  exhorteth  his 
enemies.  6 Man’s  happiness  is  in  God's  favour. 

To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Hear  me  when  I call,  O God  of  my  righteous- 
ness : thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I was  in 
distress ; have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  my 
prayer. 

2  O ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  my 
glory  into  shame?  how  long  will  ye  love  vanity, 
and  seek  after  leasing  ? Selah. 

3  But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him 
that  is  godly  for  himself:  the  Lord  will  hear  when 
I call  unto  him. 

4  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not:  commune  with  your 
own  heart  upon  your  bed,  and  be  still.  Selah. 

5  Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  and  put  your 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

6  There  he  many  that  say.  Who  will  shew  us  any 
good  ? Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance upon  us. 

7  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart,  more  than 
in  the  time  that  their  corn  and  their  wine  increased. 


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PSALMS. 

8  I will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep : for 
thou,  Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

PSALM  V. 

1 David prayeth,  and  professeth  his  study  in  prayer.  4 Godfavoureth 
not  the  wicked.  7 David,  professing  his  faith,  prayeth  unto  God  to 
guide  him.  10  to  destroy  his  enemies,  11  and  to  preserve  the  godly. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Nehiloth,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Give  ear  to  my  words,  0 Lord;  consider  my 
meditation. 

2  Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King,  and 
my  God : for  unto  thee  will  I pray. 

3  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O 
Lord  ; in  the  morning  will  I direct  my  prayer  unto 
thee,  and  will  look  up. 

4  For  thou  art  not  a God  that  hath  pleasure  in 
wickedness : neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

5  The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight:  thou 
hatest  all  workers  of  iniquity. 

6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leasing : the 
Lord  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful  man. 

7  But  as  for  me,  I will  come  into  thy  house  in  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy : and  in  thy  fear  will  I wor- 
ship toward  thy  holy  temple. 

8  Lead  me,  O Lord,  in  thy  righteousness  because 
of  mine  enemies  ; make  thy  way  straight  before  my 
face. 

9  For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  their  mouth ; their 
inward  part  is  very  wickedness;  their  throat  is  an 
open  sepulchre ; they  flatter  with  their  tongue. 

10  Destroy  thou  them,  O God;  let  them  fall  by 
their  own  counsels ; cast  them  out  in  the  multitude 
of  their  transgressions;  for  they  have  rebelled 
against  thee. 


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PSALMS, 

11  But  let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee 
rejoice:  let  them  ever  shout  for  joy,  because  thou 
defen dest  them:  let  them  also  that  love  thy  name 
be  joyful  in  thee. 

12  For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous ; with 
favour  wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with  a shield. 

PSALM  VI. 

1 David's  complaint  in  his  sickness.  8 By  faith  he  triumpheth  over 
his  enemies. 

To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth  upon  Sheminith,  A Psalm  of 
David. 

OLORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thine  anger,  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  hot  displeasure. 

2 Have  mercy  upon  me,  0 Lord  ; for  I am  weak : 
O Lord,  heal  me ; for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

8  My  soul  is  also  sore  vexed:  but  thou,  O Lord, 
how  long  ? 

4  Return,  0 Lord,  deliver  my  soul:  oh  save  me 
for  thy  mercies’  sake. 

5  For  in  death  there  is  no  remembrance  of  thee : in 
the  grave  who  shall  give  thee  thanks  ? 

6  I am  w'eary  with  my  groaning;  all  the  night 
make  I my  bed  to  swim;  I water  my  couch  with 
my  tears. 

7  Mine  eye  is  consumed  because  of  grief;  it  waxeth 
old  because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

8  Depart  from  me,  all  ye  workers  of  iniquity ; for 
the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  weeping. 

9  The  Lord  hath  heard  my  sui)plication ; the  Lord 
will  receive  my  prayer. 

10  Let  all  mine  enemies  be  ashamed  and  sore 
vexed : let  them  return  and  be  ashamed  suddenly. 


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PSALMS. 

PSALM  VII. 

1 David  prayeth  against  the  malice  of  his  enemies,  professing  his 
innocency,  10  By  faith  he  seeth  his  defence,  and  the  destruction 
of  his  enemies. 

Shiggaion  of  David,  which  he  sang  unto  the  Lord,  concerning  the 
words  of  Cush  the  Benjamite. 

OLORD  my  God,  in  thee  do  I put  my  trust: 

save  me  from  all  them  that  persecute  me,  and 
deliver  me : 

2  Lest  he  tear  my  soul  like  a lion,  rending  it  in 
pieces,  while  there  is  none  to  deliver. 

3  0 Lord  my  God,  if  I have  done  this;  if  there 
be  iniquity  in  my  hands  ; 

4  If  I have  rewarded  evil  unto  him  that  was  at 
peace  with  me;  (yea,  I have  delivered  him  that 
without  cause  is  mine  enemy ;) 

5  Lot  the  enemy  persecute  my  soul,  and  take  iG'  yea, 
let  him  tread  down  my  life  upon  the  earth,  and  lay 
mine  honour  in  the  dust.  Selah. 

6  Arise,  O Lord,  in  thine  anger,  lift  up  thyself  be- 
cause of  the  rage  of  mine  enemies : and  awake  for 
me  to  the  judgment  that  thou  hast  commanded. 

7  So  shall  the  congregation  of  the  people  compass 
thee  about : for  their  sakes  therefore  return  thou  on 
high. 

8  The  Lord  shall  judge  the  people : judge  me,  O 
Lord,  according  to  my  righteousness,  and  according 
to  mine  integrity  that  is  in  me. 

9  Oh  let  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  come  to  an 
end;  but  establish  the  just:  for  the  righteous  God 
trieth  the  hearts  and  reins. 

10  My  defence  is  of  God,  which  saveth  the  upright 
in  heart. 


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PSALMS. 


11  God  judgeth  the  righteous,  and  God  is  angry  with 
the  wicked  every  day. 

12  If  he  turn  not,  he  will  whet  his  sword ; he  hath 
bent  his  bow,  and  made  it  ready. 

13  He  hath  also  prepared  for  him  the  instruments  of 
death;  he  ordaineth  his  arrows  against  the  persecutors. 

14  Behold,  he  travaileth  with  ini'iuity,  and  hath  con- 
ceived mischief,  and  brought  forth  falsehood. 

15  He  made  a pit,  and  digged  it,  and  is  fallen  into 
the  ditch  wJdch  he  made. 

16  His  mischief  shall  return  upon  his  own  head,  and 
his  violent  dealing  shall  come  down  upon  his  own 
pate. 

17  I will  praise  the  Lord  according  to  his  righteous- 
ness : and  will  sing  praise  to  the  name  of  the  Lord 
most  high. 


PSALM  VIII. 


God's  glory  is  magnified  by  his  works,  and  by  his  love  to  man. 
To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Gittith,  A Psalm  of  David. 


LORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 


all  the  earth ! who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the 
heavens. 

2 Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
thou  ordained  strength  because  of  thine  enemies, 
that  thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

3 When  I consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 
fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast 
ordained ; 

4 What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him? 
and  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

5 For  thou  hast  made  him  a little  lower  than  the 
angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honour. 


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PSALMS. 

6 Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the 
works  of  thy  hands ; thou  hast  put  all  things  under 
his  feet : 

7 All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the 
field; 

8 The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and 
lohatsoetier  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

9 O Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 
all  the  earth ! 

PSALM  IX. 

1 David  praiseth  God  for  executing  of  judgment.  11  He  inciteth 
others  to  praise  him.  13  He  prayeth  that  he  may  have  cause  to  praise 
him. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Muth-labben,  A Psalm  of  David. 

I  WILL  praise  thee.,  O Lord,  with  my  whole  heart ; 

I will  shew  forth  all  thy  marvellous  works. 

2  I will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee:  I will  sing 
praise  to  thy  name,  O thou  Most  High. 

3  When  mine  enemies  are  turned  back,  they  shall 
fall  and  perish  at  thy  presence. 

4  For  thou  hast  maintained  my  right  and  my  cause ; 
thou  satest  in  the  throne  judging  right. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  heathen,  thou  hast  de- 
stroyed the  wicked,  thou  hast  put  out  their  name 
for  ever  and  ever. 

6  0 thou  enemy,  destructions  are  come  to  a perpet- 
,ual  end : and  thou  hast  destroyed  cities ; their  me- 
morial is  perished  with  them. 

7  But  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever : he  hath  pre- 
pared his  throne  for  judgment. 

8  And  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  righteousness,  he 
shall  minister  judgment  to  the  people  in  upright- 
ness. 


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PSALMS. 

9 The  Lord  also  will  be  a refuge  for  the  oppressed, 
a refuge  in  times  of  trouble. 

10  And  they  that  know  thy  name  will  j^ut  their 
trust  in  thee:  for  thou,  Lord,  hast  not  forsaken 
them  that  seek  thee. 

11  Sing  praises  to  the  Lord,  which  dwelleth  in 
Zion : declare  among  the  people  his  doings. 

12  When  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood,  he  re- 
membereth  them:  he  forgetteth  not  the  cry  of  the 
humble. 

18  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O Lord  ; consider  my 
trouble  v)Mch  I suffer  of  them  that  hate  me,  thou 
that  liftest  me  up  from  the  gates  of  death : 

14  That  I may  shew  forth  all  thy  praise  in  the  gates 
of  the  daughter  of  Zion:  I will  rejoice  in  thy  salva- 
tion. 

15  The  heathen  are  sunk  down  in  the  pit  that  they 
made : in  the  net  which  they  hid  is  their  own  foot 
taken. 

16  The  Lord  is  known  hy  the  judgment  wJdch  he 
executeth : the  wicked  is  snared  in  the  work  of  his 
own  hands.  Higgaion.  Selah. 

17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all  the 
nations  that  forget  God. 

18  For  the  needy  shall  not  always  be  forgotten: 
the  expectation  of  the  poor  shall  riot  perish  for 
ever. 

19  Arise,  0 Lord;  let  not  man  prevail:  let  the 
heathen  be  judged  in  thy  sight. 

20  Put  them  in  fear,  0 Lord  : that  the  na- 
tions may  know  themselves  to  he  hut  men. 
Selah. 


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PSALMS. 

PSALM  X. 

1 David  complaineth  to  God  of  the  outrage  of  the  vjicked.  12  He  pray- 
eth  for  remedy.  16  He  professeth  his  confidence. 

WHY  standest  thou  afar  off,  O Lord  ? why  hidest 
thou  thyself  in  times  of  trouble  ? 

2  The  wicked  in  his  pride  doth  persecute  the  poor : 
let  them  be  taken  in  the  devices  that  they  have 
imagined. 

3  For  the  wicked  boasteth  of  his  heart’s  desire,  and 
blesseth  the  covetous,  whom  the  Lord  abhorreth. 

4  The  wicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  counte- 
nance, will  not  seek  after  God : God  is  not  in  all  his 
thoughts. 

5  His  ways  are  always  grievous  ; thy  judgments  are 
far  above  out  of  his  sight : as  for  all  his  enemies,,  he 
puffeth  at  them. 

6  He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  I shall  not  be  moved : 
for  I shall  never  he  in  adversity. 

7  His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and  deceit  and  fraud : 
under  his  tongue  is  mischief  and  vanity. 

8  He  sitteth  in  the  lurking  places  of  the  villages : 
in  the  secret  places  doth  he  murder  the  innocent: 
his  eyes  are  privily  set  against  the  poor. 

9  He  lieth  in  wait  secretly  as  a lion  in  his  den : he 
lieth  in  wait  to  catch  the  poor:  he  doth  catch  the 
poor,  when  he  draweth  him  into  his  net. 

10  He  croucheth,  and  humbleth  himself,  that  the 
poor  may  fall  by  his  strong  ones. 

11  He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  God  hath  forgotten : 
he  hidcth  his  face  ; he  will  never  see  it. 

12  Arise,  O Lord;  O God,  lift  uj)  thine  hand: 
forget  not  the  humble. 


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PSALMS. 

13  Wherefore  doth  the  wicked  contemn  God?  he 
hath  said  in  his  heart,  Thou  wilt  not  require  it. 

14  Thou  hast  seen  it;  for  thou  beholdest  mischief 
and  spite,  to  requite  it  with  thy  hand : the  poor  com- 
mitteth  himself  unto  thee ; thou  art  the  helper  of 
the  fatherless. 

15  Break  thou  the  arm  of  the  wicked  and  the  eyil 
man:  seek  out  his  wickedness  till  thou  find  none. 

16  The  Lord  is  King  for  ever  and  ever : the  heathen 
are  perished  out  of  his  land. 

17  Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble : 
thou  wilt  prepare  their  heart,  thou  wilt  cause  thine 
ear  to  hear : 

18  To  judge  the  fatherless  and  the  oppressed,  that 
the  man  of  the  earth  may  no  more  oppress. 

PSALM  XL 

1 David  encourageth  himself  in  God  against  his  enemies.  4 The  provi- 
dence and  jvstice  of  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Fsalm  of  David. 

IN  the  Lord  put  I my  trust : how  say  ye  to  my 
soul.  Flee  as  a bird  to  your  mountain  ? 

2 For,  lo,  the  wicked  bend  thew  bow,  they  make 
ready  their  arrow  upon  the  string,  that  they  may 
privily  shoot  at  the  upright  in  heart. 

3 If  the  foundations  be  destroyed,  what  can  the 
righteous  do  ? 

4 The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple,  the  Lord’s 
throne  is  in  heaven : his  eyes  behold,  his  eyelids  try, 
the  children  of  men. 

5 The  Lord  trieth  the  righteous:  but  the  wicked 
and  him  that  loveth  violence  his  soul  hateth. 

6 Upon  the  wicked  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and 


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PSALMS. 

brimstone,  and  a horrible  tempest : t?ds  shall  he  the 
portion  of  their  cup. 

7 For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness; 
his  countenance  doth  behold  the  upright. 

PSALM  XIL 

1 David,  destitute  of  human  comfort,  craveth  help  of  God.  3 He  com- 
forteth  himself  with  God's  judgments  on  the  wicked,  and  confidence 
in  God's  tried  x>romises.  , 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Sherainith,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Help,  Lord  ; for  the  godly  man  ceaseth  ; for  the 
faithful  fail  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

2  They  speak  vanity  every  one  with  his  neighbour : 
%oith  flattering  lips  and  with  a double  heart  do  they 
speak. 

3  The  Lord  shall  cut  off  all  flattering  lips,  and  the 
tongue  that  speaketh  proud  things : 

4  Who  have  said.  With  our  tongue  will  we  prevail ; 
our  lips  are  our  own : who  is  lord  over  us  ? 

5  For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing 
of  the  needy,  now  will  I arise,  saith  the  Lord  ; I will 
set  him  in  safety /rom  him  that  puffeth  at  him. 

6  The  words  of  the  Lord  are  pure  words : as  silver 
tried  in  a furnace  of  earth,  purified  seven  times. 

7  Thou  shalt  keep  them,  0 Lord,  thou  shalt  pre- 
serve them  from  this  generation  for  ever. 

8 The  wicked  walk  on  every  side,  when  the  vilest 
men  are  exalted. 

PSALM  XIII. 

1 David  complaineth  of  delay  in  help.  3 He  prayeth  for  preventing 
grace.  5 He  boasteth  of  divine  mercy. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  O Lord  ? for  ever? 
how  long  wilt  thou  hide  thy  face  from  me  ? 


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PSALMS. 

2 How  long  shall  I take  counsel  in  my  soul,  having 
sorrow  in  my  heart  daily?  how  long  shall  mine 
enemy  be  exalted  over  me  ? 

3 Consider  aitd  hear  me,  O Lord  my  God : lighten 
mine  eyes,  lest  I sleep  the  sleep  of  death ; 

4 Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I have  prevailed  against 
him;  and  those  that  trouble  me  rejoice  when  I am 
moved. 

5 But  I have  trusted  in  thy  mercy ; my  heart  shall 
rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 

6 I will  sing  unto  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  dealt 
bountifully  with  me. 

PSALM  XIV. 

1 David  describeth  the  cori'uption  of  a natural  man.  4 He  convinceth 

the  wicked  by  the  light  of  their  conscience.  7 He  glorieth  in  the  sal~ 

ration  of  Cfod. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  Thei'e  is  no  God. 

They  are  corrupt,  they  have  done  abominable 
works,  there  is  none  that  doeth  good. 

2  The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the 
children  of  men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  did 
understand,  and  seek  God. 

3  They  are  all  gone  aside,  the}^  are  all  together 
become  filthy:  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no, 
not  one. 

4  Have  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowledge  ? 
who  eat  up  my  people  as  they  eat  bread,  and  call 
not  upon  the  Lord. 

5  There  were  they  in  great  fear : for  God  is  in  the 
generation  of  the  righteous. 

6  Ye  have  shamed  the  counsel  of  the  poor,  because 
the  Lord  is  his  refuge. 


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PSALMS. 

7 Oh  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come  out  of 
Zion ! when  the  Lord  bringeth  back  the  captivity  of 
his  people,  Jacob  shall  rejoice,  Israel  shall  be  glad. 

PSALM  XV. 

David  describeth  a citizen  of  Zion, 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ? who 
shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hill  ? 

2  He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  right- 
eousness, and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

3  He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor  doeth 
evil  to  his  neighbour,  nor  taketh  up  a reproach 
against  his  neighbour. 

4  In  whose  eyes  a vile  person  is  contemned;  but 
he  honoureth  them  that  fear  the  Lord.  He  that 
sweareth  to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

5  He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury,  nor 
taketh  reward  against  the  innocent.  He  that  doeth 
these  things  shall  never  be  moved. 

PSALM  XVI. 

1 Davids  in  distrust  of  merits,  atid  hatred  of  idolatn/,  Jiceth  to  God 
for  preservation.  5 He  sheweth  the  hope  of  his  calliiuj,  of  the  res- 
urrection, and  life  everlasting. 

Michtam  of  David. 

PRESERVE  me,  0 God:  for  in  thee  do  I put 
my, trust. 

2  0 my  sonl^  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou 
art  my  Lord : my  goodness  extendeth  not  to  thee ; 

3  But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and  to 
the  excellent,  in  whom  is  all  my  delight. 

4  Their  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied  that  hasten 
after  another  god:  their  drink  offerings  of  blood  will 
I not  offer,  nor  take  up  their  names  into  my  lips. 


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PSALMS. 

5 The  Lokd  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and 
of  my  cup  : thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

6 The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places; 
yea,  I have  a goodly  heritage. 

7 I will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  coun- 
sel : my  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 

8 I have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me : because  he 
is  at  my  right  hand,  I shall  not  he  moved. 

9 Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  re- 
joiceth : my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

10  For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ; neither 
wilt  thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

11  Thou  wilt  shew  me  the  path  of  life  : in  thy  pres- 
ence is  fulness  of  joy;  at  thy  right  hand  the7'e  are 
pleasures  for  evermore. 

PSALM  XVII. 

1 David,  in  confidence  of  his  integrity,  craveth  defence  of  God  against 
his  enemies.  10  He  sheiveth  their  pride,  craft,  and  eagerness.  13  He 
prayeth  against  them  in  confidence  of  his  hope. 

A Prayer  of  David. 

Hear  the  right,  0 Lord,  attend  unto  my  cry ; 

give  ear  unto  my  prayer,  that  goeth  not  out  of 
feigned  lips. 

2  Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  presence ; 
let  thine  eyes  behold  the  things  that  are  equal. 

3  Thou  hast  proved  mine  heart;  thou  hast, visited 
me  in  the  night;  thou  hast  tried  me,  and  shalt  find 
nothing:  I am  purposed  thoX  my  mouth  shall  not 
transgress. 

4  Concerning  the  works  of  men,  by  the  word  of  thy 
lips  I have  kept  me  from  the  paths  of  the  destroyer. 

5  Hold  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths,  that  my  footsteps 
slip  not. 


3 


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PSALMS. 

6 I have  called  upon  thee,  for  thou  wilt  hear  me,  O 
God : incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  hear  my  sj^eech. 

7 Shew  thy  marvellous  lovingkindness,  0 thou  that 
savest  by  thy  right  hand  them  which  put  their  trust 
m thee  from  those  that  rise  up  againM  them, 

8 Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye ; hide  me  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 

9 From  the  wicked  that  oppress  me,  from  my 
deadly  enemies,  loho  compass  me  about. 

10  They  are  inclosed  in  their  own  fat:  with  their 
mouth  they  speak  proudly. 

11  They  have  now  compassed  us  in  our  steps : they 
have  set  their  eyes  bowing  down  to  the  earth ; 

12  Like  as  a lion  that  is  greedy  of  his  prey,  and  as  it 
were  a young  lion  lurking  in  secret  places. 

13  Arise,  O Lord,  disappoint  him,  cast  him  down : 
deliver  my  soul  from  the  wicked,  which  in  thy  sword : 

14  From  men  which  are  thy  hand,  O Lord,  from 
^^en  of  the  world,  lohich  have  their  portion  in  this  life, 
and  w’hose  belly  thou  fillest  with  thy  hid  treasure: 
they  are  full  of  children,  and  leave  the  rest  of  their 
substance  to  their  babes. 

15  As  for  me,  I will  behold  thy  face  in  righteous- 
ness : I shall  be  satisfied,  when  I awake,  with  thy 
likeness. 

PSALM  XVIII. 

David  jyraiseth  God  for  his  manifold  and  marvellous  blessings. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David,  the  servant  of  the  Lord, 

■who  spake  unto  the  Lord  the  words  of  this  song  in  the  day  that  the 

Lord  delivered  him  from  the  hand  of  all  his  enemies,  and  from  the 

hand  of  Saul ; And  he  said, 

I WILL  love  thee,  O Lord,  mj^  strength. 

2 The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  mj^  fortress,  and  my 


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PSALMS. 

deliverer;  my  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I will 
trust;  my  buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation, 
and  my  high  tower. 

3 I will  call  upon  the  Lord,  loho  is  wot'tJiy  to  be 
praised : so  shall  I be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 

4 The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the 
floods  of  ungodly  men  made  me  afraid. 

5 The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about:  the 
snares  of  death  prevented  me. 

6 In  m}^  distress  I called  upon  the  Lord,  and  cried 
unto  my  God : he  heard  my  voice  out  of  his  temple, 
and  my  cry  came  before  him,  even  into  his  ears. 

7 Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled ; the  founda- 
tions also  of  the  hills  moved  and  were  shaken, 
because  he  was  wroth. 

8 There  went  up  a smoke  out  of  his  nostrils,  and 
fire  out  of  his  mouth  devoured : coals  were  kindled 
by  it. 

9 He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down : and 
darkness  ivas  under  his  feet. 

10  And  he  rode  upon  a cherub,  and  did  fly : yea,  he 
did  fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

11  He  made  darkness  his  secret  place ; his  pavilion 
round  about  him  were  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds 
of  the  skies. 

12  At  the  brightness  that  was  before  him  his  thick 
clouds  passed,  hail  stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

13  The  Lord  also  thundered  in  the  heavens,  and  the 
Highest  gave  his  voice ; hail  sto7ies  and  coals  of  fire. 

14  Yea,  he  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered  them ; 
and  he  shot  out  lightnings,  and  discomfited  them. 

15  Then  the  channels  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the 


19. 


PSALMS. 

foundations  of  the  world  were  discovered  at  thy  re- 
buke, O Loud,  at  the  blast  of  the  breath  of  thy  nos- 
trils. 

16  He  sent  from  above,  he  took  me,  he  drew  me 
out  of  many  waters. 

17  He  delivered  me  from  my  strong  enemy,  and 
from  them  which  hated  me  : for  they  were  too 
strong  for  me. 

18  They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  calamity : 
but  the  Lord  was  my  stay. 

19  He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a large  place ; he 
delivered  me,  because  he  delighted  in  me. 

20  The  Lord  rewarded  me  according  to  my  right- 
eousness; according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands 
hath  he  recompensed  me. 

21  For  I have  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord,  and  have 
not  wickedly  departed  from  my  God. 

22  For  all  his  judgments  were  before  me,  and  I did 
not  put  away  his  statutes  from  me. 

23  I was  also  upright  before  him,  and  I kept  myself 
from  mine  iniquity. 

24  Therefore  hath  the  Lord  recompensed  me  ac- 
cording to  my  righteousness,  according  to  the  clean- 
ness of  my  hands  in  his  eyesight. 

25  With  the  merciful  thou  wilt  shew  thyself  merci- 
ful; with  an  upright  man  thou  wilt  shew  thyself 
upright ; 

26  With  the  pure  thou  wilt  shew  thyself  pure; 
and  with  the  froward  thou  wilt  shew  thyself  fro- 
ward. 

27  For  thou  wilt  save  the  afflicted  people ; but  wilt 
bring  down  high  looks. 


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PSALMS. 

28  For  thon  wilt  light  my  candle:  the  Lord  my 
God  will  enlighten  my  darkness. 

29  For  by  thee  I have  run  through  a troop ; and  by 
my  God  have  I leaped  over  a wall. 

80  As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect : the  word  of  the  • 
Lord  is  tried : he  is  a buckler  to  all  those  that  trust 
in  him. 

31  For  who  is  God  save  the  Lord  ? or  who  is  a rock 
save  our  God? 

32  It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength,  and 
maketh  my  way  perfect. 

33  He  maketh  my  feet  like  hinds’  feet,  and  setteth 
me  upon  my  high  places. 

34  He  teacheth  my  hands  to  war,  so  that  a bow  of 
steel  is  broken  by  mine  arms. 

35  Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of  thy  salva- 
tion : and  thy  right  hand  hath  holden  me  up,  and  thy 
gentleness  hath  made  me  great. 

36  Thou  hast  enlarged  my  steps  under  me,  that  my 
feet  did  not  slip. 

37  I have  pursued  mine  enemies,  and  overtaken 
them : neither  did  I turn  again  till  they  were  con- 
sumed. 

38  I have  wounded  them  that  they  were  not  able  to 
rise : they  are  fallen  under  my  feet. 

39  For  thou  hast  girded  me  with  strength  unto  the 
battle : thou  hast  subdued  under  me  those  that  rose 
up  agaiust  me. 

40  Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  necks  of  mine 
enemies  ; that  I might  destroy  them  that  hate  me. 

41  They  cried,  but  there  was  none  to  save  them:  even 
unto  the  Lord,  but  he  answered  them  not. 


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PSALMS. 

42  Then  did  I beat  them  small  as  the  dust  before 
the  wind:  I did  cast  them  out  as  the  dirt  in  the  streets. 

43  Thou  hast  delivered  me  from  the  strivings  of  the 
people ; and  thou  hast  made  me  the  head  of  the  hea- 
then : a people  whom  I have  not  known  shall  serve 
me. 

44  As  soon  as  they  hear  of  me,  they  shall  obey  me : 
the  strangers  shall  submit  themselves  unto  me. 

45  The  strangers  shall  fade  away,  and  be  afraid  out 
of  their  close  places. 

46  The  Lord  liveth ; and  blessed  he  my  Rock ; and 
let  the  God  of  my  salvation  be  exalted. 

47  It  is  God  that  avengeth  me,  and  subdueth  the 
people  under  me. 

48  He  delivereth  me  from  mine  enemies : yea,  thou 
liftest  me  up  above  those  that  rise  up  against  me: 
thou  hast  delivered  me  from  the  violent  man. 

49  Therefore  will  I give  thanks  unto  thee,  O Lord, 
among  the  heathen,  and  sing  praises  unto  thy  name. 

50  Great  deliverance  giveth  he  to  his  king;  and 
sheweth  mercy  to  his  anointed,  to  David,  and  to  his 
seed  for  evermore. 

PSALM  XIX. 

1 The  creatui'es  shew  God's  glory.  7 The  word  his  grace.  12  David 
prayeth  for  grace. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ; and  the 
firmament  sheweth  his  handywork. 

2 Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech,  and  night  unto 
night  sheweth  knowledge. 

3 There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  where  their  voice 
is  not  heard. 


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PSALMS. 

4 Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth,  and 
their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world.  In  them  hath 
he  set  a tabernacle  for  the  sun, 

5 Which  is  as  a bridegroom  coming  out  of  his 
chamber,  a7id  rejoiceth  as  a strong  man  to  run  a 
race. 

6 His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven,  and 
his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it : and  there  is  nothing 
hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

7 The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the 
soul : the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making 
wise  the  simple. 

8 The  statutes  of  the  Lord  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart:  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  en- 
lightening the  eyes. 

9 The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever : 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous 
altogether. 

10  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold : sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the 
honeycomb. 

11  Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned : and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

12  Who  can  understand  his  errors  ? cleanse  thou  me 
from  secret /aaZ^s. 

13  Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous 
sins;  let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me:  then 
shall  I be  upright,  and  I shall  be  innocent  from  the 
great  transgression. 

14  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation 
of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O Lord,  my 
strength,  and  my  redeemer. 


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PSALMS. 

PSALM  XX. 

1 The  church  blesseth  the  king  in  his  exploits.  7 Her  confidence  in 
God's  succour. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

The  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble;  the 
name  of  the  God  of  Jaeob  defend  thee ; 

^ Send  thee  help  from  the  sanetuary,  and  strength- 
en thee  out  of  Zion  ; 

3  Eemember  all  thy  offerings,  and  aecept  thy  burnt 
sacrifice ; Selah. 

4  Grant  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart,  and  ful- 
fil all  thy  counsel. 

5  We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  in  the  name 
of  our  God  we  will  set  up  our  banners : the  Lord 
fulfil  all  thy  petitions. 

6  Now  know  I that  the  Lord  saveth  his  anointed; 
he  will  hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven  with  the  sav- 
ing strength  of  his  right  hand. 

7  Some  iru8t  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses : but 
we  will  remember  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

8  They  are  brought  down  and  fallen:  but  Ave  are 
risen,  and  stand  upright. 

9  Save,  Lord  : let  the  king  hear  us  when  we  call. 
PSALM  XXL 

1 A thanksgiving  for  victory.  7 Confidence  of  further  success. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

The  king  shall  joy  in  thy  strength,  O Lord;  and 
in  th}^  salvation  how  greatly  shall  he  rejoice ! 

2 Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart’s  desire,  and  hast 
not  withholden  the  request  of  his  lips.  Selah. 

3 For  thou  preA^entest  him  with  the  blessings  of  good- 
ness : thou  settest  a crown  of  pure  gold  on  his  head. 


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PSALMS. 

4 He  asked  life  of  thee,  a7id  thou  gavest  it  him,  even 
length  of  days  for  ever  and  ever. 

5 His  glory  is  great  in  thy  salvation : honour  and 
majesty  hast  thou  laid  upon  him. 

6 For  thou  hast  made  him  most  blessed  for  ever : 
thou  hast  made  him  exceeding  glad  with  thy  counte- 
nance. 

7 For  the  king  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  and  through 
the  mercy  of  the  Most  High  he  shall  not  be 
moved. 

8 Thine  hand  shall  find  out  all  thine  enemies  : thy 
right  hand  shall  find  out  those  that  hate  thee. 

9 Thou  Shalt  make  them  as  a fiery  oven  in  the  time 
of  thine  anger : the  Lord  shall  swallow  them  up  in 
his  wrath,  and  the  fire  shall  devour  them. 

10  Their  fruit  shalt  thou  destroy  from  the  earth, 
and  their  seed  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

11  For  they  intended  evil  against  thee : they  imag- 
ined a mischievous  device,  which  they  are  not  able  to 
perform, 

12  Therefore  shalt  thou  make  them  turn  their  back, 
when  thou  shalt  make  ready  thine  arrows  upon  thy 
strings  against  the  face  of  them. 

13  Be  thou  exalted.  Lord,  in  thine  own  strength : 
so  will  we  sing  and  praise  thy  power. 

PSALM  XXII. 

1 David  complaineth  in  great  discouragement,  9 He  prayeth  in  great 
distress.  23  Hepraiseth  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Aijeleth  Shahar,  A Psalm  of  David. 

My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me? 

why  art  thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from 
the  words  of  my  roaring  ? 


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PSALMS. 

2 O my  God,  I cry  in  the  daytime,  but  thou  hearest 
not ; and  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 

3 But  thou  art  holy,  0 thou  that  inhabitest  the 
praises  of  Israel. 

4 Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee:  they  trusted,  and 
thou  didst  deliver  them. 

5 They  cried  unto  thee,  and  were  delivered:  they 
trusted  in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

6 But  I am  a worm,  and  no  man;  a reproach  of 
men,  and  despised  of  the  people. 

7 All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn : they 
shoot  out  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying^ 

8 He  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  he  would  deliver 
him:  let  him  deliver  him,  seeing  he  delighted  in 
him. 

9 But  thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of  the  womb : 
thou  didst  make  me  hope  when  I wa^  upon  my  moth- 
er’s breasts. 

10  I was  cast  upon  thee  from  the  womb : thou  art 
my  God  from  my  mother’s  belly. 

11  Be  not  far  from  me ; for  trouble  is  near ; for  there 
is  none  to  help. 

12  Many  bulls  have  compassed  me : strong  hulls  of 
Bashan  have  beset  me  round. 

13  They  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouths,  cus  a rav- 
ening and  a roaring  lion. 

14  I am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones 
are  out  of  joint:  my  heart  is  like  wax;  it  is  melted 
in  the  midst  of  my  bowels. 

15  My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a potsherd;  and 
my  tongue  cleaveth  to  my  jaws ; and  thou  hast 
brought  me  into  the  dust  of  death. 


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PSALMS. 

16  For  dogs  have  compassed  me : the  assembl}^  of 
the  wicked  have  inclosed  me : they  pierced  my  hands 
and  my  feet. 

17  I may  tell  all  my  bones:  they  look  and  stare 
upon  me. 

18  They  part  my  garments  among  them,  and  cast 
lots  upon  my  vesture. 

19  But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O Lord  : O my 
strength,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 

20  Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword;  my  darling 
from  the  power  of  the  dog. 

21  Save  me  from  the  lion’s  mouth:  for  thou  hast 
heard  me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

22  I will  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren:  in 
the  midst  of  the  congregation  will  I praise  thee. 

23  Te  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  him;  all  ye  the 
seed  of  Jacob,  glorify  him ; and  fear  him,  all  ye  the 
seed  of  Israel. 

24  For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  afflie- 
tion  of  the  afflicted;  neither  hath  he  hid  his  faee 
from  him ; but  when  he  cried  unto  him,  he  heard. 

25  My  praise  dhall  he  of  thee  in  the  great  congrega- 
tion : I will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  him. 

26  The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied : they  shall 
praise  the  Lord  that  seek  him : your  heart  shall  live 
for  ever. 

27  All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and 
turn  unto  the  Lord:  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the 
nations  shall  worship  before  thee. 

28  For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord’s:  and  he  is  the 
governor  among  the  nations. 

29  All  they  that  he  fat  upon  earth  shall  eat  and  wor- 


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PSALMS. 

ship : all  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust  shall  bow 
before  him : and  none  can  keep  alive  his  own  soul. 

30  A seed  shall  serve  him ; it  shall  be  accounted  to 
the  Lord  for  a generation. 

31  They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his  righteous- 
ness unto  a people  that  shall  be  born,  that  he  hath 
done  this. 

PSALM  XXIII. 

David's  confidence  in  God’s  grace. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ; I shall  not  want. 

2  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures : 
he  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

3  He  restoreth  my  soul : he  leadeth  me  in  the  paths 
of  righteousness  for  his  name’s  sake. 

4  Yea,  though  I walk  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  I will  fear  no  evil : for  thou  art 
with  me ; thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

5  Thou  preparest  a table  before  me  in  the  presence 
of  mine  enemies : thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ; 
my  cup  runneth  over. 

6  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life : and  I will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 

PSALM  XXIV. 

1 God’s  lordsMp  in  the  world.  3 The  citizens  of  his  spiritual  kingdom. 
7 An  exhortation  to  receive  him. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord’s,  and  the  fulness  thereof; 

the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2 For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  estab- 
lished it  upon  the  floods. 


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3 Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ? or 
who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

4 He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a pure  heart ; who 
hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn 
deceitfully. 

5 He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

6 This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him,  that 
seek  thy  face,  O Jacob.  Selah. 

7 Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye  gates ; and  be  ye  lifted 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors  ; and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

8 Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? The  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9 Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye  gates  ; even  lift  them  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors ; and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

10  Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? The  Lord  of  hosts, 
he  is  the  King  of  glory.  Selah. 

PSALM  XXV. 

1 David's  confidence  in  prayer.  7 He  prayeth  for  remission  of  sins, 
IG  and  for  help  in  affliction. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

UNTO  thee,  0 Lord,  do  I lift  up  my  soul. 

2  O my  God,  I trust  in  thee:  let  me  not  be 
ashamed,  let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

3  Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  thee  be  ashamed : let 
them  be  ashamed  which  transgress  without  cause. 

4  Shew  me  thy  ways,  O Lord  ; teach  me  thy  paths. 
5 Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me : for  thou  art 
the  God  of  my  salvation ; on  thee  do  I wait  all  the 
day. 


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PSALMS. 

6 Remember,  O Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  tby 
lovingkindnesses ; for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

7 Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my 
transgressions : according  to  thy  mercy  remember 
thou  me  for  thy  goodness’  sake,  O Lord. 

8 Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord  : therefore  will  he 
teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

9 The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment : and  the 
meek  will  he  teach  his  way. 

10  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth 
unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testimo- 
nies. 

11  For  thy  name’s  sake,  O Lord,  pardon  mine  in- 
iquity ; for  it  is  great. 

12  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord?  him 
shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

13  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease ; and  his  seed  shall 
inherit  the  earth. 

14  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear 
him ; and  he  will  shew  them  his  covenant. 

15  Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord  ; for  he  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

16  Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ; 
for  I am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

17  The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged : 0 bring 
thou  me  out  of  my  distresses. 

18  Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain ; and  for- 
give all  my  sins. 

19  Consider  mine  enemies  ; for  they  are  many ; and 
they  hate  me  with  cruel  hatred. 

20  O keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me  : let  me  not  be 
ashamed;  for  I put  my  trust  in  thee. 


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PSALMS. 

21  Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me ; for  I 
wait  on  thee. 

22  Redeem  Israel,  O God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

PSALM  XXVI. 

David  resorteth  unto  God  in  confidence  of  his  integrity. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

JUDGE  me,  O Lord  ; for  I have  walked  in  mine 
integrity : I have  trusted  also  in  the  Lord  ; there- 
fore I shall  not  slide. 

2  Examine  me,  0 Lord,  and  prove  me;  try  my 
reins  and  my  heart. 

3  For  thy  lovingkindness  is  before  mine  eyes  : and 
I have  walked  in  thy  truth. 

4  I have  not  sat  with  vain  persons,  neither  will  I go 
in  with  dissemblers. 

5  I have  hated  the  congregation  of  evil  doers ; and 
will  not  sit  with  the  wicked. 

6  I will  wash  mine  hands  in  innocency : so  will  I 
compass  thine  altar,  O Lord  : 

7  That  I may  publish  with  the  voice  of  thanks- 
giving, and  tell  of  all  thy  wondrous  w'orks. 

8  Lord,  I have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house, 
and  the  place  where  thine  honour  dwelleth. 

9  Gather  not  my  soul  with  sinners,  nor  my  life  with 
bloody  men : 

10  In  whose  hands  is  mischief,  and  their  right  hand 
is  full  of  bribes. 

11  But  as  for  me,  I will  walk  in  mine  integrity: 
redeem  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

12  My  foot  standeth  in  an  even  place : in  the  con- 
gregations will  I bless  the  Lord. 


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PSALMS. 

PSALM  XXVIL 

1 David  sustaineth  his  faith  hy  the  power  of  God^  4 hy  his  love  to  the 
service  of  God,  9 hy  prayer. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

The  Lord  U my  light  and  my  salvation ; whom 
shall  I fear?  the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my 
life ; of  whom  shall  I be  afraid  ? 

2  When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my 
foes,  came  upon  me  to  eat  up  my  flesh,  they  stum- 
bled and  fell. 

3  Though  a host  should  encamp  against  me,  my 
heart  shall  not  fear : though  war  should  rise  against 
me,  in  this  loill  I he  confident. 

4  One  thing  have  I desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I 
seek  after;  that  I may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  all  the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of 
the  Lord,  and  to  inquire  in  his  temple. 

5  Eor  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his 
pavilion : in  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide 
me ; he  shall  set  me  up  upon  a rock. 

6  And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me:  therefore  will  I offer  in 
his  tabernacle  sacrifices  of  joy;  I will  sing,  yea,  I will 
sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

7  Hear,  O Lord,  when  I cry  with  my  voice:  have 
mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

8  When  thou  saidst^  Seek  ye  my  face ; my  heart  said 
unto  thee.  Thy  face.  Lord,  will  I seek. 

9  Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me ; put  not  thy  serv- 
ant away  in  anger : thou  hast  been  my  help ; leave 
me  not,  neither  forsake  me,  O God  of  my  salva- 
tion. 


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PSALMS. 

10  When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me, 
then  the  Lokd  will  take  me  np. 

11  Teach  me  thy  way,  O Lord,  and  lead  me  in  a 
plain  path,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

12  Deliver  me  not  over  unto  the  will  of  mine 
enemies : for  false  witnesses  are  risen  up  against  me, 
and  such  as  breathe  out  cruelty. 

13  I had  fainted^  unless  I had  believed  to  see  the 
goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

14  Wait  on  the  Lord  : be  of  good  courage,  and  he 
shall  strengthen  thine  heart:  wait,  I say,  on  the 
Lord. 

PSALM  XXVIII. 

1 David  prayeih  earnestly  against  his  enemies.  6 He  blesseth  God. 

9 Heprayethfor  the  people. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

UNTO  thee  will  I cry,  O Lord  my  rock ; be  not 
silent  to  me:  lest,  if  thou  be  silent  to  me,  I 
become  like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

2  Hear  the  voice  of  my  supplications,  when  I cry 
unto  thee,  when  I lift  up  my  hands  toward  thy  holy 
oracle. 

3  Draw  me  not  away  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the 
workers  of  iniquity,  which  speak  peace  to  their 
neighbours,  but  mischief  is  in  their  hearts. 

4  Give  them  according  to  their  deeds,  and  accord- 
ing to  the  wickedness  of  their  endeavours;  give 
them  after  the  work  of  their  hands ; render  to  them 
their  desert. 

5  Because  they  regard  not  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
nor  the  operation  of  his  hands,  he  shall  destroy 
them,  and  not  build  them  up. 


3 


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PSALMS. 

6 Blessed  he  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard  the 
voice  of  my  supplications. 

7 The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  shield;  my 
heart  trusted  in  him,  and  I am  helped;  therefore 
my  heart  greatly  rejoiceth;  and  "with  my  song  will  I 
praise  him. 

8 The  Lord  is  their  strength,  and  he  is  the  saving 
strength  of  his  anointed. 

9 Save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  inheritance: 
feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 


PSALM  XXIX. 

1 David  exJiorteth  princes  to  give  glory  to  God,  3 by  reason  of  his 
power,  H and  protection  of  his  people. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O ye  mighty,  give  unto  the 
Lord  glory  and  strength. 

2  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name; 
worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

3  The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters : the 
God  of  glory  thundereth : the  Lord  is  upon  many 
waters. 

4  The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful ; the  voice  of 
the  Lord  is  full  of  majesty. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars ; yea, 
the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

6  He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a calf ; Lebanon 
and  Sirion  like  a young  unicorn. 

7 The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of 
fire. 

8 The  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness; 
the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh. 

9 The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds  to  calve. 


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PSALMS. 

and  discoveretli  the  forests : and  in  his  temple  doth 
every  one  speak  of  his  glory. 

10  The  Lord  sitteth  upon  the  flood ; yea,  the  Lord 
sitteth  King  for  ever. 

11  The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people; 
the  Lord  will  bless  his  people  with  peace. 

PSALM  XXX. 

1 David  praiseth  God  for  his  deliverance.  4 He  exhorteth  others  to 
praise  him  by  example  of  God's  dealing  with  him. 

A Psalm  and  Song  at  the  dedication  of  the  house  of  David. 

I WILL  extol  thee,  O Lord;  for  thou  hast  lifted  me 
up,  and  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice  over  me. 
2 O Lord  my  God,  I cried  unto  thee,  and  thou  hast 
healed  me. 

3  O Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul  from  the 
grave : thou  hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I should  not 
go  down  to  the  pit. 

4  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O ye  saints  of  his,  and  give 
thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

5  For  his  anger  enditreth  but  a moment;  in  his 
favour  is  life : weeping  may  endure  for  a night,  but 
joy  cometh  in  the  morning. 

6  And  in  my  prosperity  I said,  I shall  never  be 
moved. 

7  Lord,  by  thy  favour  thou  hast  made  my  mountain 
to  stand  strong:  thou  didst  hide  thy  face,  and  I w^as 
troubled. 

8  I cried  to  thee,  O Lord  ; and  unto  the  Lord  I 
made  supplieation. 

9  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I go  down 
to  the  pit  ? Shall  the  dust  praise  thee  ? shall  it  de- 
clare thy  truth  ? 


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PSALMS. 

10  Hear,  O Lokd,  and  Lave  mercy  upon  me : Lokd, 
be  thou  my  helper. 

11  Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into 
dancing : thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded 
me  with  gladness ; 

12  To  the  end  that  my  glory  may  sing  j^raise  to 
thee,  and  not  be  silent.  0 Lord  my  God,  I will  give 
thanks  unto  thee  for  ever. 

PSALM  XXXI. 

1 David  shewing  Ms  confidence  hi  God  craveth  his  help.  7 lie  rejoiceth 
in  his  mercy.  9 He  prayeth  in  his  calamity.  19  Hepraiseth  God  for 
his  goodness. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

IN  thee,  O Lord,  do  I put  my  trust ; let  me  never 
be  ashamed : deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

2  Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me ; deliver  me  speedily : 
be  thou  my  strong  rock,  for  a house  of  defence  to 
save  me. 

3  For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress ; therefore 
for  thy  name’s  sake  lead  me,  and  guide  me. 

4  Pull  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  i)rivily 
for  me : for  thou  art  my  strength. 

5  Into  thine  hand  I commit  my  si)irit:  thou  hast 
redeemed  me,  O Lord  God  of  truth. 

6  I have  hated  them  that  regard  lying  vanities : but 
I trust  in  the  Lord. 

7  I will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy:  for  thou 
hast  considered  my  trouble;  thou  hast  known  my 
soul  in  adversities ; 

8  And  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the 
enemy : thou  hast  set  my  feet  in  a large  room. 

9  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O Lord,  for  I am  in 


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PSALMS. 

trouble : mine  eye  is  consumed  with  grief,  yea^  my 
soul  and  my  belly. 

10  For  my  life  is  spent  with  grief,  and  my  years 
with  sighing:  my  strength  faileth  because  of  mine 
iniquity,  and  my  bones  are  consumed. 

11  I was  a reproach  among  all  mine  enemies,  but 
especially  among  my  neighbours,  and  a fear  to  mine 
acquaintance:  they  that  did  see  me  without  tied 
from  me. 

12  I am  forgotten  as  a dead  man  out  of  miud:  I am 
like  a broken  vessel. 

13  For  I have  heard  the  slander  of  many : fear  v:m 
on  every  side:  while  they  took  counsel  together 
against  me,  they  devised  to  take  away  my  life. 

14  But  I trusted  in  thee,  O Lord  : I said.  Thou  art 
my  God. 

15  My  times  are  in  thy  hand : deliver  me  from  the 
hand  of  mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  persecute 
me. 

16  Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant : save 
me  for  thy  mercies’  sake. 

17  Let  me  not  be  ashamed,  O Lord;  for  I have 
called  upon  thee : let  the  wicked  be  ashamed,  and  let 
them  be  silent  in  the  grave. 

18  Let  the  lying  lips  be  put  to  silence ; which  speak 
grievous  things  proudly  and  contemptuously  against 
the  righteous. 

19  Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast 
laid  uj)  for  them  that  fear  thee;  which  thou  hast 
wrought  for  them  that  trust  in  thee  before  the  sons 
of  men! 

20  Thou  Shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  pres- 


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PSALMS. 

ence  from  the  pride  of  man : thou  shalt  keep  them 
secretly  in  a pavilion  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

21  Blessed  he  the  Lord  : for  he  hath  shewed  me  his 
marvellous  kindness  in  a strong  city. 

22  For  1 said  in  my  haste,  I am  cut  off  from  before 
thine  eyes : nevertheless  thou  heardest  the  voice  of 
my  supplications  when  I cried  unto  thee. 

23  O love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints : for  the  Lord 
preserveth  the  faithful,  and  plentifully  rewardeth  the 
proud  doer. 

24  Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  your 
heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 

PSALM  XXXII. 

1 Blessedness  consisteth  in  remission  of  sins.  3 Confession  of  sins  giveth 
ease  to  the  conscience.  8 God's  promises  bring  jog. 

A Fsahii  of  David,  Maschil. 

Blessed  is  he  ivhose  transgression  is  forgiven, 
vjhose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  im- 
puteth  not  iniquity,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is 
no  guile. 

3  When  I kept  silence,  my  bones  waxed  old  through 
my  roaring  all  the  day  long. 

4  For  day  and  night  thy  hand  was  heaA'y  upon  me : 
my  moisture  is  turned  into  the  drought  of  summer. 
Selah. 

5  I acknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee,  and  mine 
iniquity  have  I not  hid.  I said,  I will  confess  my 
transgressions  unto  the  Lord;  and  thou  forgavest 
the  iniquity  of  my  sin.  Selah. 

6  For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray  unto 
thee  in  a time  when  thou  mayest  be  found : surely  in 


PSALMS. 


the  floods  of  great  waters  they  shall  not  come  nigh 
unto  him. 

7 Thou  art  my  hiding  place;  thou  shalt  preserve 
me  from  trouble ; thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with 
songs  of  deliverance.  Selah. 

8 I will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the  way 
which  thou  shalt  go;  I will  guide  thee  with  mine 
eye. 

9 Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  male,  which  have 
no  understanding:  whose  mouth  must  be  held  in 
with  bit  and  bridle,  lest  they  come  near  unto 
thee. 

10  Many  sorrows  shall  he  to  the  wicked:  but  he 
that  trusteth  in  the  Loud,  mercy  shall  compass  him 
about. 

11  Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous: 
and  shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart. 


PSALM  XXXIII. 

1 God  is  to  he  praised  for  his  goodness,  Gfor  his  power,  12  and  for  his 
providence.  20  Confidence  is  to  he  placed  in  God. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O ye  righteous : for  praise 
is  comely  for  the  upright. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  with  harp : sing  unto  him  with 
the  psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

3  Sing  unto  him  a new  song ; play  skilfully  with  a 
loud  noise. 

4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right;  and  all  his 
works  are  done  in  truth. 

5  He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment:  the  earth 
is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made ; 
and  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 


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PSALMS. 

7 He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together 
as  a heap : he  layeth  up  the  depth  in  store- 
houses. 

8 Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  : let  all  the  inhab- 
itants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

9 For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done;  he  commanded, 
and  it  stood  fast. 

10  The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen 
to  nought : he  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of 
none  effect. 

11  The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever,  the 
thoughts  of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 

12  Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord; 
and  the  peox)le  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own 
inheritance. 

13  The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven;  he  beholdeth 
all  the  sons  of  men. 

14  From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh 
upon  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

15  He  fashioneth  their  hearts  alike ; he  considereth 
all  their  w'orks. 

16  There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude  of  a 
host:  a mighty  man  is  not  delivered  by  much 
strength. 

17  A horse  is  a vain  thing  for  safety : neither  shall 
he  deliver  any  by  his  great  strength. 

18  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that 
fear  him,  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy; 

19  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to  keep 
them  alive  in  famine. 

20  Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord:  he  is  our  help 
and  our  shield. 


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PSALMS. 

21  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him,  because  we 
have  trusted  iu  his  holy  name. 

22  Let  thy  mercy,  O Lord,  be  upon  us,  according 
as  we  hope  in  thee. 

PSALM  XXXIV. 

1 David  praiseth  God,  and  exhorteth  others  thereto  hy  Ms  experience. 
8 They  are  blessed  that  trust  in  God.  11  He  exhorteth  to  the  fear  of 
God.  15  The  privileges  of  the  righteous. 

A Psalm  of  David,  when  he  changed  his  behaviour  before  Abimelech  ; 
who  drove  him  away,  and  he  departed. 

I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times:  his  praise 
shall  continually  he  in  my  mouth. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord  : the 
humble  shall  hear  thereof.^  and  be  glad. 

3  O magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt  his 
name  together. 

4  I sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me,  and  deliv- 
ered me  from  all  my  fears. 

5  They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened : and 
their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

6  This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  7«m, 
and  saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

7  The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about 
them  that  fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

8  O taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good : blessed  is 
the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

9  O fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints ; for  there  is  no  want 
to  them  that  fear  him. 

10  The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger ; but 
they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good 
thing. 

11  Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me:  I will 
teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 


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PSALMS. 

12  What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life,  and  loveth 
many  days,  that  he  may  see  good  ? 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from 
speaking  guile. 

14  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ; seek  peace,  and 
pursue  it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous, 
and  his  ears  ore  open  unto  their  cry. 

16  The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do 
evil,  to  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the 
earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth,  and 
delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a broken 
heai*t ; and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a contrite  spirit. 

19  Many  ore  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous:  but 
the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones : not  one  of  them  is 
broken. 

21  Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked:  and  the}’  that  hate 
the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

22  The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants : 
and  none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be  desolate. 

PSALM  XXXV. 

1 David  prayeth  for  Ms  ovm  safety,  and  Ms  enemies’  confusion.  11  He 

complaineth  of  their  wrongful  dealing.  22  Thereby  he  inciteth  God 

against  them. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

PLEAD  my  cause.,  O Lord,  with  them  that  strive 
with  me:  fight  against  them  that  fight  against 

me. 

2 Take  hold  of  shield  and  buckler,  and  stand  up 
for  mine  help. 


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PSALMS. 

3 Draw  out  al&o  tbe  spear,  and  stoj)  the  way  against 
them  that  persecute  me : say  unto  my  soul,  I am  thy 
salvation. 

4 Let  them  be  confounded  and  put  to  shame  that 
j seek  after  my  soul:  let  them  he  turned  back  and 

brought  to  confusion  that  devise  my  hurt. 

5 Let  them  be  as  chaff  before  the  wind : and  let  the 
angel  of  the  Lord  chase  them. 

6 Let  their  way  be  dark  and  slippery:  and  let  the 
angel  of  the  Lord  persecute  them. 

7 For  without  cause  have  they  hid  for  me  their  net 
in  a pit,  which  without  cause  they  have  digged  for 
my  soul. 

8 Let  destruction  come  upon  him  at  unawares;  and 
let  his  net  that  he  hath  hid  catch  himself:  into  that 
very  destruction  let  him  fall. 

9 And  my  soul  shall  be  joyful  in  the  Lord  : it  shall 
rejoice  in  his  salvation. 

10  All  my  bones  shall  say.  Lord,  who  is  like  unto 
thee,  which  deliverest  the  poor  from  him  that  is  too 
strong  for  him,  yea,  the  poor  and  the  needy  from 
him  that  spoil eth  him  ? 

11  False  witnesses  did  rise  up;  they  laid  to  my 
charge  things  that  I knew  not. 

12  They  rewarded  me  evil  for  good  to  the  spoiling 
of  my  soul. 

13  But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  sick,  my  clothing 
w€is  sackcloth : I humbled  my  soul  with  fasting ; and 
my  prayer  returned  into  mine  own  bosom. 

14  I behaved  myself  as  though  he  had  been  my  friend 
or  brother:  I bowed  down  heavily,  as  one  that 
mourneth /or  his  mother. 


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PSALMS. 

15  But  in  mine  adversity  they  rejoiced,  and  gathered 
themselves  together:  yea^  the  abjects  gathered  them- 
selves together  against  me,  and  I knew  it  not ; they 
did  tear  me,  and  ceased  not : 

16  With  hypocritical  mockers  in  feasts,  they  gnashed 
upon  me  with  their  teeth. 

17  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  on  ? rescue  my 
soul  from  their  destructions,  my  darling  from  the 
lions. 

18  I will  give  thee  thanks  in  the  great  congregation : 
I will  praise  thee  among  much  people.  ‘ 

19  Let  not  them  that  are  mine  enemies  wrongfully 
rejoice  over  me  : neither  let  them  wink  with  the  eye 
that  hate  me  without  a cause. 

20  For  they  speak  not  peace : but  they  devise  de- 
ceitful matters  against  them  that  are  quiet  in  the  land. 

21  Yea,  they  opened  their  mouth  wide  against  me, 
and  said.  Aha,  aha,  our  eye  hath  seen  it. 

22  This  thou  hast  seen,  O Lord  : keep  not  silence : 
O Lord,  be  not  far  from  me. 

23  Stir  up  thyself,  and  awake  to  my  judgment,  even 
unto  my  cause,  my  God  and  my  Lord. 

24  Judge  me,  O Lord  my  God,  according  to  thy 
righteousness;  and  let  them  not  rejoice  over  me. 

25  Let  them  not  say  in  their  hearts.  Ah,  so  would 
we  have  it:  let  them  not  say.  We  have  swallowed 
him  up. 

26  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  brought  to  confusion 
together  that  rejoice  at  mine  hurt : let  them  be 
clothed  with  shame  and  dishonour  that  magnify 
themselves  against  me. 

27  Let  them  shout  for  joy,  and  be  glad,  that  favour 


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PSALMS. 

my  righteous  cause:  yea,  let  them  say  continually, 
Let  the  Loud  be  magnified,  which  hath  pleasure  in 
the  prosperity  of  his  servant. 

28  And  ray  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  righteousness 
and  of  thy  praise  all  the  day  long. 

PSALM  XXXVI. 

1 The  grievous  estale  of  the  wicked.  5 The  excellency  of  God's  mercy. 
10  David  prayeth  for  favour  to  God's  children. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David  the  servant  of  the  Loed. 

The  transgression  of  the  wicked  saith  within  my 
heart,  that  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his 
eyes. 

2  For  he  flattereth  himself  in  his  own  eyes,  until 
his  iniquity  be  found  to  be  hateful. 

3  The  words  of  his  mouth  are  iniquity  and  deceit : 
he  hath  left  off  to  be  wise,  and  to  do  good. 

4  He  deviseth  mischief  upon  his  bed;  he  setteth 
himself  in  a way  that  is  not  good ; he  abhorreth  not 
evil. 

5  Thy  mercy,  O Lord,  is  in  the  heavens  ; and  thy 
faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

6  Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains ; 
thy  judgments  are  a great  deep  : O Lord,  thou  pre- 
servest  man  and  beast. 

7  How  excellent  is  thy  lovingkindness,  O God ! 
therefore  the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

8  They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fat- 
ness of  thy  house ; and  thou  shalt  make  them  drink 
of  the  river  of  thy  pleasures. 

9  For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life : in  thy  light 
shall  we  see  light. 


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PSALMS. 

10  O continue  thy  lovingkindness  unto  them  that 
know  thee ; and  thy  righteousness  to  the  upright  in 
heart. 

11  Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against  me,  and 
let  not  the  hand  of  the  wicked  remove  me. 

12  There  are  the  workers  of  iniquity  fallen:  they 
are  cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to  rise. 

PSALM  XXXVII. 

David persuadeth  to  patience  and  confidence  in  God^hythe  different 
estate  of  the  godly  and  the  wicked. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil  doers,  neither 
be  thou  envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity. 
2 For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass, 
and  wither  as  the  green  herb. 

3  Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good;  so  shalt  thou 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

4  Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord;  and  he  shall 
give  thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

5  Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord;  trust  also  in 
him ; and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

6  And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as  the 
light,  and  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 

7  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him: 
fret  not  thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in 
his  way,  because  of  the  man  who  bringeth  wicked 
devices  to  pass. 

8  Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath:  fret  not 
thyself  in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 

9  For  evil  doers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those  that 
wait  upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

10  For  yet  a little  W’hile,  and  the  wicked  shall  not 


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PSALMS. 

he:  yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place,  and 
it  shall  not  he. 

11  But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth ; and  shall 
delight  themselves  in  the  abundance  of  peace. 

12  The  wicked  plotteth  against  the  just,  and  gnash- 
eth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  at  him : for  he  seeth  that 
his  day  is  coming. 

14  The  wicked  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have 
bent  their  bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy, 
and  to  slay  such  as  be  of  upright  conversation. 

15  Their  sword  shall  enter  into  their  own  heart,  and 
their  bows  shall  be  broken. 

16  A little  that  a righteous  man  hath  is  better  than 
the  riches  of  many  wicked. 

17  For  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall  be  broken : but 
the  Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

18  The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  upright : and 
their  inheritance  shall  be  for  ever. 

19  They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil  time  : and 
in  the  days  of  famine  they  shall  be  satisfied. 

20  But  the  wicked  shall  perish,  and  the  enemies  of 
the  Lord  shall  he  as  the  fat  of  lambs  : they  shall  con- 
sume ; into  smoke  shall  they  consume  away. 

21  The  wicked  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again: 
but  the  righteous  sheweth  mercy,  and  giveth. 

22  For  such  as  he  blessed  of  him  shall  inherit  the 
earth ; and  they  that  he  cursed  of  him  shall  be  cut  oflf. 

23  The  steps  of  a good  man  are  ordered  by  the 
Lord  : and  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 

24  Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly  cast 
down : for  the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 


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PSALMS. 

25  I have  been  young,  and  now  am  old ; yet  have  I 
not  seen  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging 
bread. 

26  He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth ; and  his  seed  is 
blessed. 

27  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  and  dwell  for 
evermore. 

28  For  the  Loed  loveth  judgment,  and  forsaketh 
not  his  saints ; they  are  preserved  for  ever : but  the 
seed  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 

29  The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell 
therein  for  ever. 

30  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wisdom, 
and  his  tongue  talketh  of  judgment. 

31  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart ; none  of  his 
steps  shall  slide. 

32  The  wicked  watcheth  the  righteous,  and  seeketh 
to  slay  him. 

33  The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor 
condemn  him  when  he  is  judged. 

34  Wait  on  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he 
shall  exalt  thee  to  inherit  the  land : when  the  wicked 
are  cut  off,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

35  I have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power,  and 
spreading  himself  like  a green  bay  tree. 

36  Yet  he  passed  away,  and,  lo,  he  icas  not:  yea,  I 
sought  him,  but  he  could  not  be  found. 

37  Mark  the  perfect  man^  and  behold  the  upright : 
for  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

38  But  the  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed  to- 
gether ; the  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut 
off. 


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PSALMS. 

39  But  tlie  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the 
Lord  : he  is  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

40  And  the  Lord  shall  help  them,  and  deliver  them : 
he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  wicked,  and  save 
them,  because  they  trust  in  him. 

PSALM  XXXVIII. 

David  moveth  God  to  take  compassion  of  Ms  pitiful  case. 

A Psalm  of  David,  to  bring  to  remembrance. 

OLORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thy  wrath:  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  hot  displeasure. 

2  For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  thy  hand 
presseth  me  sore. 

3  There  is  no  soundness  in  my  flesh  because  of  thine 
anger;  neither  is  there  any  rest  in  my  bones  because 
of  my  sin. 

4  For  mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  mine  head : as 
a heavy  burden  they  are  too  heavy  for  me. 

5  My  wounds  stink  and  are  corrupt  because  of  my 
foolishness. 

6  I am  troubled ; I am  bowed  down  greatly ; I go 
mourning  all  the  day  long. 

7  For  my  loins  are  filled  with  a loathsome  disease: 
and  there  is  no  soundness  in  my  flesh. 

8  I am  feeble  and  sore  broken:  I have  roared  by 
reason  of  the  disquietness  of  my  heart. 

9  Lord,  all  my  desire  is  before  thee ; and  my  groan- 
ing is  not  hid  from  thee. 

10  My  heart  pauteth,  my  strength  faileth  me : as  for 
the  light  of  mine  eyes,  it  also  is  gone  from  me. 

11  My  lovers  and  my  friends  stand  aloof  from  my 
sore ; and  my  kinsmen  stand  afar  ofi‘. 

12  They  also  that  seek  after  my  life  lay  snares  for 


4 


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PSALMS. 

me;  and  they  that  seek  my  hurt  speak  mischievous 
things,  and  imagine  deceits  all  the  day  long. 

13  But  I,  as  a deaf  man,  heard  not ; and  I was  as  a 
dumb  man  that  openeth  not  his  mouth. 

14  Thus  I was  as  a man  that  heareth  not,  and  in 
whose  mouth  are  no  reproofs. 

15  For  in  thee,  O Lord,  do  I hope : thou  wilt  hear, 

0 Lord  my  God. 

16  For  I said.  Hear  me,  lest  otherwise  they  should 
rejoice  over  me:  when  my  foot  slippeth,  they 
magnify  thetriselves  against  me. 

17  For  I am  ready  to  halt,  and  my  sorrow  is  con- 
tinually before  me. 

18  For  I will  declare  mine  iniquity ; I will  be  sorry 
for  my  sin. 

19  But  mine  enemies  are  lively,  and  they  are  strong : 
and  they  that  hate  me  wrongfully  are  multiplied. 

20  They  also  that  render  evil  for  good  are  mine 
adversaries ; because  I follow  the  thing  that  good  is. 

21  Forsake  me  not,  0 Lord  : 0 my  God,  be  not  far 
from  me. 

22  Make  haste  to  help  me,  O Lord  my  salvation. 

PSALM  XXXIX. 

1 David's  care  of  his  thoughts.  4 The  consideration  of  the  hi-evity  and 
vanity  of  life,  7 the  reverence  of  God's  judgments,  10  and  prayer,  are 
his  bridles  of  impatiency. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  even  to  Jeduthun,  A Psalm  of  David. 

I  SAID,  I will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I sin  not 
with  my  tongue : I will  keep  my  mouth  Avith  a 
bridle,  while  the  wicked  is  before  me. 

2  I was  dumb  with  silence,  I held  my  peace,  even 
from  good ; and  my  sorrow  was  stirred. 


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3 My  heart  was  hot  within  me ; while  I was  musing 
the  fire  burned : then  spake  I with  my  tongue, 

4 Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the  measure 
of  my  days,  what  it  is  ; that  I may  know  how  frail  I am. 

5 Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  a handbreadth ; 
and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee : verily  every 
man  at  his  best  state  is  altogether  vanity.  Selah. 

6 Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a vain  shew : surely 
they  are  disquieted  in  vain : he  heapeth  up  riches., 
and  knoweth  not  who  shall  gather  them. 

7 And  now,  Lord,  what  wait  I for  ? my  hope  is  in 
thee. 

8 Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions  : make  me 
not  the  reproach  of  the  foolish. 

9 I was  dumb,  I opened  not  my  mouth ; because 
thou  didst  it. 

10  Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me:  I am  con- 
sumed by  the  blow  of  thine  hand. 

11  When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for 
iniquity,  thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away 
like  a moth : surely  every  man  is  vanity.  Selah. 

12  Hear  my  prayer,  O Lord,  and  give  ear  unto  my 
cry;  hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears : for  I am  a stran- 
ger with  thee,  and  a sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

13  0 spare  me,  that  I may  recover  strength,  before  I 
go  hence,  and  be  no  more. 

PSALM  XL. 

1 The  of  confidence  in  God.  6 ObediencC  is  the  best  sacrifice. 

11  The  sense  of  David's  evils  infiameth  his  prayer. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

I WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord  ; and  he  inclined 
unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry.  ""  - 

i.iBRMrr  — ^ I 

UNIVERSnYQFILUNOI? 


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PSALMS. 

2 He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  a horrible  pit,  out 
of  the  miry  clay,  and  set  my  feet  upon  a rock,  and 
established  my  goings. 

3 And  he  hath  put  a new  song  in  my  mouth,  even 
praise  unto  our  God : many  shall  see  it^  and  fear,  and 
shall  trust  in  the  Lord. 

4 Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his 
trust,  and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn 
aside  to  lies. 

5 Many,  O Lord  my  God,  are  thy  wonderful  works 
which  thou  hast  done,  and  thy  thoughts  which  are  to 
us- ward : they  cannot  be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto 
thee : if  I would  declare  and  speak  of  them^  tliey  are 
more  than  can  be  numbered. 

6 Sacrifice  and  ofiering  thou  didst  not  desire  ; mine 
ears  hast  thou  opened : burnt  ofiering  and  sin  ofier- 
ing hast  thou  not  required. 

7 Then  said  I,  Lo,  I come : in  the  volume  of  the 
book  it  is  written  of  me, 

8 I delight  to  do  thy  will,  O my  God : yea,  thy  law 
is  within  my  heart. 

9 I have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  con- 
gregation : lo,  I have  not  refrained  my  lips,  O Lord, 
thou  knowest. 

10  I have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my 
heart ; I have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy  salva- 
tion: I have  not  concealed  thy  lovingkindness  and 
thy  truth  from  the  great  congregation. 

11  Withhold  not  thou  thy  tender  mercies  from  me, 
0 Lord  ; let  thy  lovingkindness  and  thy  truth  con- 
tinually preserve  me. 

12  For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about : 


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mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  mo,  so  that  I 
am  not  able  to  look  up ; they  are  more  than  the  hairs 
of  mine  head : therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 

13  Be  pleased,  0 Lord,  to  deliver  me : 0 Lord, 
make  haste  to  help  me. 

14  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  together 
that  seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy  it ; let  them  be 
driven  backward  and  put  to  shame  that  wish  me  evil. 

15  Let  them  be  desolate  for  a reward  of  their  shame 
that  say  unto  me.  Aha,  aha. 

16  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
thee : let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  continually. 
The  Lord  be  magnified. 

17  But  I am  poor  and  needy ; yet  the  Lord  thinketh 
upon  me : thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer ; make 
no  tarrying,  O my  God. 

PSALM  XLL 

1 God's  cave  of  the  poor.  4 David  complaineth  of  his  enemies'  treach- 
ery. 10  He  fleeth  to  God  for  succour. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor:  the 
Lord  will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble. 

2 The  Lord  will  preserve  him,  and  keep  him  alive; 
and  he  shall  be  blessed  upon  the  earth : and  thou 
wilt  not  deliver  him  unto  the  will  of  his  enemies. 

3 The  Lord  will  strengthen  him  upon  the  bed  of  lan- 
guishing : thou  wilt  make  all  his  bed  in  his  sickness. 

• 4 I said,  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me : heal  my  soul ; 
for  I have  sinned  against  thee. 

5 Mine  enemies  speak  evil  of  me.  When  shall  he 
die,  and  his  name  perish  ? 

6 And  if  he  come  to  see  me,  he  speaketh  vanity : 


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his  heart  gathereth  iniquity  to  itself ; when  he  goeth 
abroad,  he  telleth  it. 

7 All  that  hate  me  whisper  together  against  me: 
against  me  do  they  devise  my  hurt. 

8 An  evil  disease,  say  they.,  cleaveth  fast  unto  him : 
and  now  that  he  lieth  he  shall  rise  up  no  more. 

9 Yea,  mine  own  familiar  friend,  in  whom  I trusted, 
which  did  eat  of  my  breads  hath  lifted  up  his  heel 
against  me. 

10  But  thou,  O Lokd,  be  merciful  unto  me,  and 
raise  me  up,  that  I may  requite  them. 

11  By  this  I know  that  thou  favourest  me,  because 
mine  enemy  doth  not  triumph  over  me. 

12  And  as  for  me,  thou  upholdest  me  in  mine  in- 
tegrity, and  settest  me  before  thy  face  for  ever. 

13  Blessed  he  the  Lokd  God  of  Israel  from  ever- 
lasting, and  to  everlasting.  Amen,  and  Amen. 

PSALM  XLII. 

1 David's  zeal  to  serve  God  in  the  temple.  5 He  encourageth  his  soul 
to  h'ust  in  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Maschil,  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

AS  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks,  so 
panteth  my  soul  after  thee,  0 God. 

2  My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God: 
when  shall  I come  and  appear  before  God  ? 

3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while 
they  continually  say  unto  me.  Where  is  thy  God  ? 

4  When  I remember  these  things.,  I pour  out  my 
soul  in  me:  for  I had  gone  with  the  multitude,  I 
went  with  them  to  the  house  of  God,  with  the  voice 
of  joy  and  praise,  with  a multitude  that  kept  holy- 
day. 


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PSALMS. 

5 Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0 my  soul?  and  why 
art  thou  disquieted  in  me?  hope  thou  in  God:  for 
I shall  yet  praise  him /or  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

6 0 my  God,  my  soul  is  cast  down  within  me: 
therefore  will  I remember  thee  from  the  land  of 
Jordan,  and  of  the  Hermonites,  from  the  hill  Mizar. 

7 Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy  water- 
spouts : all  thy  waves  and  thy  billows  are  gone  over 
me. 

8 Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  lovingkindness 
in  the  daytime,  and  in  the  night  his  song  8liall  he 
with  me,  and  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

9 I will  say  unto  God  my  rock.  Why  hast  thou  for- 
gotten me  ? why  go  I mourning  because  of  the  op- 
pression of  the  enemy  ? 

10  As  with  a sword  in  my  bones,  mine  enemies  re- 
proach me;  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where 
is  thy  God  ? 

11  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O my  soul  ? and  why 
art  thou  disquieted  within  me  ? hope  thou  in  God : 
for  I shall  yet  praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my 
countenance,  and  my  God. 

PSALM  XLIII. 

1 David,  praying  to  he  restored  to  the  temple,  promiseth  to  serve  God 
joyfully.  5 He  encourageth  his  soul  to  trust  in  God. 

JUDGE  me,  O God,  and  plead  my  cause  against 
an  ungodly  nation : O deliver  me  from  the  de- 
ceitful and  unjust  man. 

2 For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength:  why  dost 
thou  cast  me  off?  why  go  I mourning  because  of 
the  oppression  of  the  enemy  ? 

3 0 send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth : let  them  lead 


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me ; let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and  to  thy 
tabernacles. 

4 Then  will  I go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God 
my  exceeding  joy:  yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I praise 
thee,  O God  my  God. 

5 Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O my  soul?  and  why 
art  thou  disquieted  within  me?  hope  in  God:  for 
I shall  yet  praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  coun- 
tenance, and  my  God. 


PSALM  XLIV. 


1 The  church,  in  memory  of  former  favours,  7 complaineih  of  their 
present  evils.  17  Professing  her  integrity,  23  she  fei'vently  prayeth 
for  succour. 

To  the  chief  Musician  for  the  sons  of  Korah,  Maschil. 


E have  heard  with  our  ears,  O God,  our  fathers 


yy  have  told  us,  what  work  thou  didst  in  their 
days,  in  the  times  of  old. 

2 How  thou  didst  drive  out  the  heathen  with  thy 
hand,  and  plantedst  them ; how  thou  didst  afldict  the 
people,  and  cast  them  out. 

3 For  they  got  not  the  land  in  possession  by  their 
own  sword,  neither  did  their  own  arm  save  them : 
but  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the  light  of 
thy  countenance,  because  thou  hadst  a favour  unto 
them. 

4 Thou  art  my  King,  O God : command  deliverances 
for  Jacob. 

5 Through  thee  will  we  push  down  our  enemies: 
through  thy  name  will  we  tread  them  under  that 
rise  up  against  us. 

6 For  I will  not  trust  in  my  bow,  neither  shall  my 
sword  save  me. 


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PSALMS. 

7 But  thou  hast  saved  us  from  our  enemies,  and 
hast  put  them  to  shame  that  hated  us. 

8 In  God  we  boast  all  the  day  long,  and  praise  thy 
name  for  ever.  Selah. 

9 But  thou  hast  cast  off,  and  put  us  to  shame  ; and 
goest  not  forth  with  our  armies. 

10  Thou  makest  us  to  turn  hack  from  the  enemy : 
and  they  which  hate  us  spoil  for  themselves. 

11  Thou  hast  given  us  like  sheep  appointed  for 
meat;  and  hast  scattered  us  among  the  heathen. 

12  Thou  sellest  thy  people  for  nought,  and  dost  not 
increase  thy  wealth  hy  their  price. 

13  Thou  makest  us  a reproach  to  our  neighbours,  a 
scorn  and  a derision  to  them  that  are  round  about 
us. 

14  Thou  makest  us  a byword  among  the  heathen,  a 
shaking  of  the  head  among  the  people. 

15  My  confusion  is  continually  before  me,  and  the 
shame  of  my  face  hath  covered  me, 

16  For  the  voice  of  him  that  reproacheth  and  hlas- 
phemeth ; by  reason  of  the  enemy  and  avenger. 

17  All  this  is  come  upon  us ; yet  have  we  not  forgot- 
ten thee,  neither  have  we  dealt  falsely  in  thy  cove- 
nant. 

18  Our  heart  is  not  turned  hack,  neither  have  our 
steps  declined  from  thy  way; 

19  Though  thou  hast  sore  broken  us  in  the  place  of 
dragons,  and  covered  us  with  the  shadow  of  death. 

20  If  we  have  forgotten  the  name  of  our  God,  or 
stretched  out  our  hanSs  to  a strange  god  ; 

21  Shall  not  God  search  this  out  ? for  he  knoweth 
the  secrets  of  the  heart. 


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PSALMS. 

22  Tea,  for  tliy  sake  are  we  killed  all  the  day  long ; 
we  are  counted  as  sheep  for  the  slaughter. 

23  Awake,  why  sleepest  thou,  O Lord?  arise,  cast 
us  not  off  for  ever. 

24  Wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face,  and  forgettest 
our  affliction  and  our  oppression  ? 

25  For  our  soul  is  bowed  down  to  the  dust:  our 
belly  cleaveth  unto  the  earth. 

26  Arise  for  our  help,  and  redeem  us  for  thy  mer- 
cies’ sake. 

PSALM  XLV. 

1 The  majesty  and  grace  of  Chidst's  kingdom.  10  The  duty  of  the 
church,  and  the  benefits  thereof. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Shoshannim,  for  the  sons  of  Korah,  Mas- 
chil,  A Song  of  loves. 

My  heart  is  inditing  a good  matter:  I speak  of 
the  things  which  I have  made  touching  the 
King  : my  tongue  is  the  pen  of  a ready  writer. 

2  Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men : grace  is 
poured  into  thy  lips : therefore  God  hath  blessed 
thee  for  ever. 

3  Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O most  Mighty, 
with  thy  glory  and  thy  majesty. 

4  And  in  thy  majesty  ride  prosperously,  because  of 
truth  and  meekness  and  righteousness ; and  thy 
right  hand  shall  teach  thee  terrible  things. 

5  Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of  the  King’s 
enemies ; whereby  the  people  fall  under  thee. 

6  Thy  throne,  O God,  is  for  ever  and  ever : the 
sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  is  a right  sceptre. 

7  Thou  lovest  righteousness,  and  hatest  wicked- 
ness: therefore  God,  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee 
with  the  oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 


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8 All  thy  garments  srmll  of  myrrh,  and  aloes,  and 
cassia,  out  of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they  have 
made  thee  glad. 

9 Kings’  daughters  were  among  thy  honourable 
women : upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in 
gold  of  Ophir. 

10  Hearken,  O daughter,  and  consider,  and  incline 
thine  ear;  forget  also  thine  own  X->eople,  and  thy 
father’s  house ; 

11  So  shall  the  King  greatly  desire  thy  beauty : for 
he  is  thy  Lord ; and  worship  thou  him. 

12  And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  he  there  with  a 
gift;  even  the  rich  among  the  people  shall  entreat 
thy  favour. 

13  The  King’s  daughter  is  all  glorious  within : her 
clothing  is  of  wrought  gold. 

14  She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  raiment 
of  needlework : the  virgins  her  companions  that  fol- 
low her  shall  be  brought  unto  thee. 

15  With  gladness  and  rejoicing  shall  they  be 
brought ; they  shall  enter  into  the  King’s  palace. 

16  Instead  of  thy  fathers  shall  be  thy  children, 
whom  thou  mayest  make  princes  in  all  the  earth. 

17  I will  make  thy  name  to  be  remembered  in  all 
generations:  therefore  shall  the  people  praise  thee 
for  ever  and  ever. 


PSALM  XLVI. 


1 The  confidence  which  the  church  hath  in  God.  8 An  exhortation  to 
behold  it. 

To  the  chief  Musician  for  the  sons  of  Korah,  A Song  upon  Alamoth. 


a 


OD  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a very  present 
help  in  trouble. 


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PSALMS. 

2 Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be 
removed,  and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into 
the  midst  of  the  sea ; 

3 Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled, 
though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling  there- 
of. Selah. 

4 There  is  a river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 
glad  the  city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles 
of  the  Most  High. 

5 God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  not  be 
moved : God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

6 The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved : 
he  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

7 The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ; the  God  of  Jacob 
is  our  refuge.  Selah. 

8 Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord,  what  des- 
olations he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

9 He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the 
earth ; he  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in 
sunder ; he  burneth  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 

10  Be  still,  and  know  that  I am  God:  I will  be 
exalted  among  the  heathen,  I will  be  exalted  in  the 
earth. 

11  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us;  the  God  of  Jacob 
is  our  refuge.  Selah. 

PSALM  XL VII. 

The  nations  are  exhorted  cheerfully  to  entertain  the  kingdom  of  Chidst. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

OCLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people;  shout  unto 
God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

2 For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible  ; he  is  a great 
King  over  all  the  earth. 


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PSALMS. 

3 He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us,  and  the 
nations  under  our  feet. 

4 He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us,  the  ex- 
cellency of  Jacob  whom  he  loved.  Selah. 

5 God  is  gone  up  with  a shout,  the  Lokd  with  the 
sound  of  a trumpet. 

6 Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises : sing  praises 
unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 

7 For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth:  sing  ye 
praises  with  understanding. 

8 God  reigneth  over  the  heathen : God  sitteth  upon 
the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

9 The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together, 
even  the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham : for  the 
shields  of  the  earth  belong  unto  God : he  is  greatly 
exalted. 

PSALM  XLYIII. 

ITie  ornaments  and  privileges  of  the  church. 

A Song  and  Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

Great  is  the  lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  his 
holiness. 

2  Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth, 
is  mount  Zion,  on  the  sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of 
the  great  King. 

3  God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a refuge. 

4  For,  lo,  the  kings  were  assembled,  they  passed  by 
together. 

5  They  saw  it^  and  so  they  marvelled;  they  were 
troubled,  and  hasted  away. 

6  Fear  took  hold  upon  them  there,  and  pain,  as  of 
a woman  in  travail. 


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PSALMS. 

7 Thou  breakest  the  ships  of  Tarshish  with  an  east 
wind. 

8 As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our  God:  God 
will  establish  it  for  ever.  Selah. 

9 We  have  thought  of  thy  lovingkindness,  O God, 
in  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

10  According  to  thy  name,  O God,  so  is  thy  praise 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth : thy  right  hand  is  full  of 
righteousness. 

11  Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of 
Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 

12  Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her : tell 
the  towers  thereof. 

13  Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces ; 
that  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

14  For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever : he 
will  be  our  guide  even  unto  death. 

PSALM  XLIX. 

1 An  earnest  persuasion  to  build  the  faith  of  resurrection,  not  on 

worldly  power,  but  on  God.  16  Worldly  prosperity  is  not  to  be 

admired. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

Hear  this,  all  ye  people ; give  ear,  all  ye  inhabit- 
ants of  the  world : 

2  Both  low  and  high,  rich  and  poor,  together. 

3  My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom  ; and  the  medi- 
tation of  my  heart  shall  he  of  understanding. 

4  I will  incline  mine  ear  to  a parable : I will  open 
my  dark  saying  upon  the  harp. 

5  Wherefore  should  I fear  in  the  days  of  evil,  when 
the  iniquity  of  my  heels  shall  compass  me  about  ? 


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PSALMS. 

6 They  that  trust  in  their  wealth,  and  boast  them- 
selves in  the  multitude  of  their  riches  ; 

7 None  of  them  can  by  any  means  redeem  his 
brother,  nor  give  to  God  a ransom  for  him : 

8 (For  the  redemption  of  their  soul  is  precious,  and 
it  ceaseth  for  ever :) 

9 That  he  should  still  live  for  ever,  and  not  see  cor- 
ruption. 

10  For  he  seeth  that  wise  men  die,  likewise  the  fool 
and  the  brutish  person  perish,  and  leave  their  wealth 
to  others. 

11  Their  inward  thought  is,  that  their  houses  shall 
continue  for  ever,  and  their  dwellingplaces  to  all 
generations ; they  call  their  lands  after  their  own 
names. 

12  Nevertheless  man  being  in  honour  abideth  not : 
he  is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 

13  This  their  way  is  their  folly : yet  their  posterity 
approve  their  sayings.  Selah. 

14  Like  sheep  they  are  laid  in  the  grave;  death 
shall  feed  on  them ; and  the  upright  shall  have  do- 
minion over  them  in  the  morning ; and  their  beauty 
shall  consume  in  the  grave  from  their  dwelling. 

15  But  God  will  redeem  my  soul  from  the  power  of 
the  grave : for  he  shall  receive  me.  Selah. 

16  Be  not  thou  afraid  when  one  is  made  rich,  when 
the  glory  of  his  house  is  increased ; 

17  For  when  he  dieth  he  shall  carry  nothing  away ; 
his  glory  shall  not  descend  after  him. 

18  Though  while  he  lived  he  blessed  his  soul,  (and 
men  will  praise  thee,  when  thou  doest  well  to  thy- 
self,) 


PSALMS. 

19  He  shall  go  to  the  generation  of  his  fathers ; 
they  shall  never  see  light. 

20  Man  that  is  in  honour,  and  understandeth  not,  is 
like  the  beasts  that  perish. 

PSALM  L. 

1 The  majesty  of  God  in  the  church.  5 His  order  to  gather  saints.  7 The 
pleasure  of  God  is  not  in  ceremonies,  14  hut  in  sincerity  of  obedience. 

A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

The  mighty  God,  even  the  Lord,  hath  spoken,  and 
called  the  earth  from  the  rising  of  the  siin  unto 
the  going  down  thereof. 

2 Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty,  God  hath 
shined. 

8  Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence : 
a fire  shall  devour  before  him,  and  it  shall  be  very 
tempestuous  round  about  him. 

4  He  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from  above,  and  to 
the  earth,  that  he  may  judge  his  people. 

5  Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me;  those  that 
have  made  a covenant  with  me  by  sacrifice. 

6  And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  righteousness ; 
for  God  is  judge  himself.  Selah. 

7  Hear,  O my  people,  and  I will  speak ; 0 Israel, 
and  I will  testify  against  thee : I am  God,  even  thy 
God. 

8  1 will  not  reprove  thee  for  thy  sacrifices  or  thy 
burnt  ofierings,  to  have  heen  continually  before 
me. 

9  I will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thy  house,  nor  he 
goats  out  of  thy  folds : 

10  For  every  beast  of  the  forest  is  mine,  and  the 
cattle  upon  a thousand  hills. 


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11  I know  all  the  fowls  of  the  mountains : and  the 
wild  beasts  of  the  field  are  mine. 

13  If  I were  hungry,  I would  not  tell  thee : for  the 
world  is  mine,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

13  Will  I eat  the  flesh  of  bulls,  or  drink  the  blood 
of  goats  ? 

14  Ofier  unto  God  thanksgiving ; and  pay  thy  vows 
unto  the  Most  High : 

15  And  call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble : I will 
deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me. 

16  But  unto  the  wicked  God  saith.  What  hast  thou 
to  do  to  declare  my  statutes,  or  that  thou  shouldest 
take  my  covenant  in  thy  mouth  ? 

17  Seeing  thou  hatest  instruction,  and  castest  my 
words  behind  thee. 

18  When  thou  sawest  a thief,  then  thou  con- 
sentedst  with  him,  and  hast  been  partaker  with 
adulterers. 

19  Thou  givest  thy  mouth  to  evil,  and  thy  tongue 
frameth  deceit. 

20  Thou  sittest  and  speakest  against  thy  brother; 
thou  slanderest  thine  own  mother’s  son. 

21  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I kept  silence ; 
thou  thoughtest  that  I was  altogether  such  a one  as 
thyself:  hut  I will  reprove  thee,  and  set  them  in  order 
before  thine  eyes. 

22  Now  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God,  lest 
I tear  you  in  pieces,  and  there  he  none  to  de- 
liver. 

23  Whoso  otfereth  praise  glorifieth  me : and  to  him 
that  ordereth  his  conversation  aright  will  I shew  the 
salvation  of  God. 


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PSALMS. 

PSALM  LI. 

1 David  prayeth  for  remission  oj  sins,  whereof  he  moJceih  a deep  con- 
fession. 6 He  prayeth  for  sanctification.  16  God  delighteth  not  in 
sacrifice,  hut  in  sincerity.  18  He  prayeth  for  the  church. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David,  when  Nathan  the  prophet 
came  unto  him,  after  he  had  gone  in  to  Bath-sheba. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O God,  accordmg  to  thy 
lovingkindness : according  unto  the  multitude 
of  thy  tender  mercies  blot  out  my  transgressions. 

2  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and 
cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

3  For  I acknowledge  my  transgressions:  and  my 
sin  is  ever  before  me. 

4  Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I sinned,  and  done 
this  evil  in  thy  sight : that  thou  mightest  be  justified 
when  thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 
5 Behold,  I was  shapen  in  iniquity ; and  in  sin  did 
my  mother  conceive  me. 

6  Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts : 
and  in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to  know 
wisdom. 

7  Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I shall  be  clean:  wash 
me,  and  I shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

8  Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness;  that  the  bones 
which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

9  Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities. 

10  Create  in  me  a clean  heart,  O God ; and  renew 
a right  spirit  within  me. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence  ; and  take 
not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

12  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation ; and 
uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 


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PSALMS, 

13  Then  will  I teacli  transgressors  tliy  ways;  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

14  Deliver  me  from  bloodguiltiness,  O God,  thou 
God  of  my  salvation:  and  my  tongue  shall  sing 
aloud  of  thy  righteousness. 

15  O Lord,  open  thou  my  li^js ; and  my  mouth  shall 
shew  forth  thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice ; else  would  I give 
it : thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 

17  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a broken  spirit:  a 
broken  and  a contrite  heart,  O God,  thou  wilt  not 
despise. 

18  Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion : build 
thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of 
righteousness,  with  burnt  offering  and  whole  burnt 
offering:  then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  thine 
altar. 

PSALM  LIT. 

1 David ^ condemning  the  spitefulness  of  Doeg,proj)hesieth  hisdestruc~ 
iion.  6 The  righteous  shall  rejoice  at  it.  8 David,  upon  his  confi- 
dence in  God's  mercy,  giveth  thanks. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Maschil,  A Psalm  of  David,  when  Doeg  the 
Edomite  came  and  told  Saul,  and  said  unto  him,  David  is  come  to 
the  house  of  Ahimelech. 

WHY  boastest  thou  thyself  in  mischief,  O mighty 
man?  the  goodness  of  God  endureth  continually. 
2 Thy  tongue  deviseth  mischiefs ; like  a sharp  razor, 
working  deceitfully. 

3 Thou  lovest  evil  more  than  good;  and  lying 
rather  than  to  speak  righteousness.  Selah. 

4 Thou  lovest  all  devouring  words,  0 thou  deceitful 
tongue. 


PSALMS. 

5 God  shall  likewise  destroy  thee  for  ever,  he  shall 
take  thee  away,  and  pluck  thee  out  of  thy  dwelling- 
place,  and  root  thee  out  of  the  land  of  the  living. 
Selah. 

6 The  righteous  also  shall  see,  and  fear,  and  shall 
laugh  at  him : 

7 Lo,  this  is  the  man  that  made  not  God  his 
strength ; but  trusted  in  the  abundance  of  his  riches, 
a7id  strengthened  himself  in  his  wickedness. 

8 But  I am  like  a green  olive  tree  in  the  house  of 
God : I trust  in  the  mercy  of  God  for  ever  and  ever. 

9 I will  praise  thee  for  ever,  because  thou  hast  done 
it:  and  I will  wait  on  thy  name ; for  it  is  good  before 
thy  saints. 

PSALM  Llir. 

1 David  deacriheth  the  corruption  of  a natural  man.  4 He  cominceili 

the  wicked  by  the  light  of  their  own  conscience.  6 He  glorieih  in  the 

salvation  of  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Mahalath,  Maschil,  A Psalm  of  David. 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart.  There  is  no  God. 

Corrupt  are  they,  and  have  done  abominable 
iniquity : there  is  none  that  doeth  good. 

2  God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children 
of  men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  did  understand, 
that  did  seek  God. 

3  Every  one  of  them  is  gone  back:  they  are  alto- 
gether become  filthy ; there  is  none  that  doeth  good, 
no,  not  one. 

4  Have  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowledge  ? who 
eat  up  my  people  as  they  eat  bread : they  have  not 
called  upon  God. 

5  There  were  they  in  great  fear,  ivhere  no  fear  was : 
for  God  hath  scattered  the  bones  of  him  that  en- 


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PSALMS. 


campeth  agaimt  thee : thou  hast  put  them  to  shame, 
because  God  hath  despised  them. 

6 Oh  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come  out  of 
Zion ! When  God  bringeth  back  the  captivity  of  his 
people,  Jacob  shall  rejoice,  ayid  Israel  shall  be  glad. 


PSALM  LIV. 

1 Davids  complaining  of  the  Ziphirn,  prayeth  for  salvation.  4 Upon 
his  confidence  in  God's  help  he  promiseth  sacrifice. 

To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth,  Maschil,  A Psalm  of  David,  when 
the  Ziphim  came  and  said  to  Saul,  Doth  not  David  hide  himself 
•with  us  ? 

SAVE  me,  O God,  by  thy  name,  and  judge  me  by 
thy  strength. 

2  Hear  my  prayer,  0 God ; give  ear  to  the  words  of 
my  mouth. 

3  For  strangers  are  risen  up  against  me,  and  op- 
pressors seek  after  my  soul : they  have  not  set  God 
before  them.  Selah. 

4  Behold,  God  is  mine  helper:  the  Lord  is  with 
them  that  uphold  my  soul. 

5  He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies : cut 
them  off  in  thy  truth. 

6  I will  freely  sacrifice  unto  thee : I will  praise  thy 
name,  O Lord  ; for  it  is  good. 

7 For  he  hath  delivered  me  out  of  all  trouble : and 
mine  eye  hath  seen  his  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 


PSALM  LV. 


1 David  in  his  prayer  complaineth  of  his  fearful  case.  9 He  prayeth 
against  his  enemies,  of  whose  wickedness  and  treachery  he  complain- 
eth. 16  He  comforteth  himself  in  God's  preservation  of  him,  and  con- 
fusion of  his  enemies. 

To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth,  Maschil,  A Psalm  of  David. 


G 


IVE  ear  to  my  prayer,  O God;  and  hide  not 
thyself  from  my  supiilication. 


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PSALMS. 

2 Attend  unto  me,  and  hear  me:  I mourn  in  my 
complaint,  and  make  a noise ; 

3 Because  of  the  voice  of  the  enemy,  because  of  the 
oppression  of  the  wicked:  for  they  cast  iniquity 
upon  me,  and  in  wrath  they  hate  me. 

4 My  heart  is  sore  pained  within  me : and  the  ter- 
rors of  death  are  fallen  upon  me. 

5 Fearfulness  and  trembling  are  come  upon  me,  and 
horror  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

6 And  I said,  Oh  that  I had  wings  like  a dove ! for 
then  would  I fly  away,  and  be  at  rest. 

7 Lo,  then  would  I wander  far  ofl’,  and  remain  in  the 
wilderness.  Selah. 

8 I would  hasten  my  escape  from  the  windy  storm 
and  tempest. 

9 Destroy,  O Lord,  and  divide  their  tongues : 
for  I have  seen  violence  and  strife  in  the 
city. 

10  Day  and  night  they  go  about  it  upon  the  walls 
thereof:  mischief  also  and  sorrow  are  in  the  midst 
of  it. 

11  Wickedness  is  in  the  midst  thereof : deceit  and 
guile  depart  not  from  her  streets. 

12  For  it  was  not  an  enemy  that  reproached  me; 
then  I could  have  borne  it:  neither  was  it  he  that 
hated  me  that  did  magnify  himself  against  me ; then 
I would  have  hid  myself  from  him : 

13  But  it  was  thou,  a man  mine  equal,  my  guide, 
and  mine  acquaintance. 

14  We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and  walked 
unto  the  house  of  God  in  company. 

15  Let  death  seize  upon  them,  and  let  them  go 


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PSALMS. 

down  quick  into  hell:  for  wickedness  is  in  their 
dwellings,  aiicl  among  them. 

16  As  for  me,  I will  call  upon  God ; and  the  Lord 
shall  save  me. 

17  Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon,  will  I pray, 
and  cry  aloud : and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

18  He  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace  from  the 
battle  that  was  against  me:  for  there  were  many 
with  me. 

19  God  shall  hear,  and  afflict  them,  even  he  that 
abideth  of  old.  Selah.  Because  they  have  no  changes, 
therefore  they  fear  not  God. 

20  He  hath  put  forth  his  hands  against  such  as  be  at 
peace  with  him : he  hath  broken  his  covenant. 

21  The  words  of  his  mouth  were  smoother  than  but- 
ter, but  war  was  in  his  heart : his  words  were  softer 
than  oil,  yet  were  they  drawn  swords. 

22  Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall 
sustain  thee : he  shall  never  suffer  the  righteous  to 
be  moved. 

23  But  thou,  O God,  shalt  bring  them  down  into 
the  pit  of  destruction:  bloody  and  deceitful  men 
shall  not  live  out  half  their  days ; but  I will  trust  in 
thee. 

PSALM  LVI. 

1 David,  praying  to  God  in  confidence  of  his  word,  complaineth  of  his 

enemies.  9 He  professeth  his  confidence  in  God's  word,  and  prom- 

iseth  to  praise  him. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Jonath-elem-rechokim,  Michtam  of  David, 
when  the  Philistines  took  him  in  Gath. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O God:  for  man  would 
swallow  me  up;  he  fighting  daily  oppresseth  me. 
2 Mine  enemies  would  daily  swallow  me  up:  for 


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PSALMS. 

they  he  many  that  fight  against  me,  0 thou  Most 
High. 

3 What  time  I am  afraid,  I will  trust  in  thee. 

4 In  God  I will  praise  his  word,  in  God  1 have  put 
my  trust ; I will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

5 Every  day  they  wrest  my  words : all  their 
thoughts  are  against  me  for  evil. 

6 They  gather  themselves  together,  they  hide  them- 
selves, they  mark  my  steps,  when  they  wait  for  my 
soul. 

7 Shall  they  escape  by  iniquity  ? in  ihbie  anger  cast 
down  the  people,  0 God. 

8 Thou  tellest  my  wanderings : put  thou  my  tears 
into  thy  bottle : are  they  not  in  thy  book  ? 

9 When  I cry  unto  thee^  then  shall  mine  enemies 
turn  back : this  I know ; for  God  w for  me. 

10  In  God  will  I praise  Ais  word : in  the  Lord  will  I 
praise  hu  word. 

11  In  God  have  I put  my  trust : I will  not  be  afraid 
what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

12  Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  O God:  I will  render 
praises  unto  thee. 

13  For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death : 
wilt  not  thou  deliver  my  feet  from  falling,  that  I may 
walk  before  God  in  the  light  of  the  living  ? 

PSALM  LVII. 

1 David  in  praijer  fleeing  unto  God  complaineth  of  his  dangerous  case. 

7 He  encourageth  hiniseJf  to  praise  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Al-taschith,  Michtam  of  David,  when  he  fled 
from  Saul  in  the  cave. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O God,  be  merciful  unto 
me:  for  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee:  yea,  in  the 


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PSALMS. 

shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I make  my  refuge,  until 
these  calamities  he  overpast. 

2 I will  cry  unto  God  most  high;  unto  God  that 
performeth  all  things  for  me. 

3 He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  from  the 
reproach  of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up.  Selah. 
God  shall  send  forth  his  mercy  and  his  truth. 

4 My  soul  is  among  lions  : and  I lie  even  among 
that  are  set  on  fire,  even  the  sons  of  men,  whose  teeth 
are  spears  and  arrows,  and  their  tongue  a sharp  sword. 

5 Be  thou  exalted,  O God,  above  the  heavens ; let 
thy  glory  he  above  all  the  earth. 

G They  have  prepared  a net  for  my  steps ; m}"  soul 
is  bowed  down : they  have  digged  a pit  before  me, 
into  the  midst  whereof  they  are  fallen  themselves. 
Selah. 

7 My  heart  is  fixed,  O God,  my  heart  is  fixed : I will 
sing  and  give  praise. 

8 Awake  up,  my  glory ; awake,  psaltery  and  harp  : I 
myself  will  awake  early. 

9 I will  praise  thee,  O Lord,  among  the  people ; 1 
will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations, 

10  For  thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens,  and  thy 
truth  unto  the  clouds. 

11  Be  thou  exalted,  O God,  above  the  heavens : let 
thy  glory  he  above  all  the  earth. 

PSALM  LVIII. 

1 David  reproveth  wicked  judges,  Zdescribeth  the  nature  of  the  wicked, 
G devoteth  them  to  God's  judgments,  10  whereat  the  righteous  shall 
rejoice. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Al-taschith,  Michtam  of  David. 

DO  ye  indeed  speak  righteousness,  O congrega- 
tion? do  ye  judge  uprightly,  O ye  sons  of  men? 


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2 Yea,  in  heart  ye  work  wickedness  ; ye  weigh  the 
violence  of  your  hands  in  the  earth. 

3 The  wicked  are  estranged  from  the  womb : they 
go  astray  as  soon  as  they  be  born,  speaking  lies. 

4 Their  poison  is  like  the  poison  of  a serpent : they 
are  like  the  deaf  adder  that  stoppeth  her  ear; 

5 Which  will  not  hearken  to  the  voice  of  charmers, 
charming  never  so  wisely. 

6 Break  their  teeth,  O God,  in  their  mouth : break 
out  the  great  teeth  of  the  young  lions,  O Lord. 

7 Let  them  melt  away  as  waters  which  run  con- 
tinually : when  he  bendeth  his  how  to  shoot  his  arrows, 
let  them  be  as  cut  in  pieces. 

8 As  a snail  ivhich  melteth,  let  every  one  of  them  pass 
away : like  the  untimely  birth  of  a w'oman,  that  they 
may  not  see  the  sun. 

9 Before  your  pots  can  feel  the  thorns,  he  shall 
take  them  away  as  with  a whirlwind,  both  living, 
and  in  his  wrath. 

10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  when  he  seeth  the 
vengeance : he  shall  wash  his  feet  in  the  blood  of  the 
wicked. 

11  So  that  a man  shall  say.  Verily  there  is  a reward 
for  the  righteous : verily  he  is  a God  that  judgeth 
in  the  earth. 

PSALM  LIX. 

1 David  praycth  to  be  delivered  from  his  enemies.  6 He  complaineth 
of  their  cruelty.  8 lie  ti'usteth  in  God,  11  He  prayeth  against  them. 
16  He  praiseth  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Al-taschith,  Michtani  of  David  ; when  Saul 
sent,  and  they  watched  the  house  to  kill  him. 

Deliver  me  from  mine  enemies,  O my  God: 
defend  me  from  them  that  rise  up  against  me. 


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PSALMS. 

2 Deliver  me  from  the  workers  of  iniquity,  and 
save  me  from  bloody  men. 

3 For,  lo,  they  lie  in  wait  for  my  soul : the  mighty 
are  gathered  against  me ; not  for  my  transgression, 
nor  for  my  sin,  O Lord. 

4 They  run  and  prepare  themselves  without  mi/ 
fault : awake  to  help  me,  and  behold. 

5 Thou  therefore,  O Lord  God  of  hosts,  the  God 
of  Israel,  awake  to  visit  all  the  heathen:  be  not 
merciful  to  any  wicked  transgressors.  Selah. 

6 They  return  at  evening : they  make  a noise  like  a 
dog,  and  go  round  about  the  city. 

7 Behold,  they  belch  out  with  their  mouth : swords 
are  in  their  lips : for  who,  say  they^  doth  hear  ? 

8 But  thou,  O Lord,  shalt  laugh  at  them;  thou 
Shalt  have  all  the  heathen  in  derision. 

9 Because  of  his  strength  will  I wait  upon  thee : for 
God  is  my  defence. 

10  The  God  of  my  mercy  shall  prevent  me:  God 
shall  let  me  see  my  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

11  Slay  them  not,  lest  my  people  forget:  scatter 
them  by  thy  power ; and  bring  them  down,  O Lord 
our  shield. 

12  For  the  sin  of  their  mouth  and  the  words  of 
their  lips  let  them  even  be  taken  in  their  pride : and 
for  cursing  and  lying  which  they  speak. 

13  Consume  them  in  wrath,  consume  them^  that 
they  may  not  he:  and  let  them  know  that  God  ruleth 
in  Jacob  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth.  Selah. 

14  And  at  evening  let  them  return;  and  let 
them  make  a noise  like  a dog,  and  go  round  about 
the  city. 


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15  Let  them  wander  up  and  down  for  meat,  and 
grudge  if  they  be  not  satisfied. 

16  But  I will  sing  of  thy  power;  yea,  I will  sing 
aloud  of  thy  mercy  in  the  morning:  for  thou  hast 
been  my  defence  and  refuge  in  the  day  of  my 
trouble. 

17  Unto  thee,  O my  strength,  will  I sing : for  God 
is  my  defence,  and  the  God  of  my  mercy. 


PSALM  LX. 


1 David,  complaining  to  God  of  former  judgment,  4 noio,  upon  better 
hope,  prayeth  for  deliverance.  6 Comforting  himself  in  God's  prom- 
ises, he  craveth  that  help  whereon  he  trusteth. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Shushan-eduth,  Michtam  of  David, 
to  teach  ; when  he  strove  with  Arara-naharaim  and  with  Aram- 
zobah,  when  Joab  returned,  and  smote  of  Edom  in  the  valley  of  salt 
twelve  thousand. 


GOD,  thou  hast  cast  us  off,  thou  hast  scattered 


us,  thou  hast  been  displeased;  0 turn  thyself 
to  us  again. 

2 Thou  hast  made  the  earth  to  tremble ; thou  hast 
broken  it ; heal  the  breaches  thereof;  for  it  shaketh. 

3 Thou  hast  shewed  thy  people  hard  things : thou 
hast  made  us  to  drink  the  wine  of  astonishment. 

4 Thou  hast  given  a banner  to  them  that  fear  thee, 
that  it  may  be  displayed  because  of  the  truth.  Selah. 

5 That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered ; save  with  thy 
right  hand,  and  hear  me. 

6 God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness ; I will  rejoice,  I 
will  divide  Shechem,  and  mete  out  the  valley  of 
Succoth. 

7 Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manasseh  is  mine ; Ephraim 
also  is  the  strength  of  mine  head ; Judah  is  my  law- 
giver ; 


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8 Moab  is  my  washpot ; over  Edom  will  I cast  out 
my  shoe:  Philistia,  triumph  thou  because  of  me. 

9 Who  will  bring  me  mto  the  strong  city  ? w'ho  will 
lead  me  into  Edom  ? 

10  Wilt  not  thou,  O God,  which  hadst  cast  us  off? 
and  t?wu^  0 God,  which  didst  not  go  out  with  our 
armies  ? 

11  Give  us  help  from  trouble : for  vain  is  the  help 
of  man. 

12  Through  God  we  shall  do  valiantly : for  he  it  is 
that  shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

PSALM  LXI. 

1 David  Jleeth  to  God  upon  Ms  former  experience.  4 He  voweth  per- 
petual service  unto  Mm,  because  of  Ms  promises. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Neginah,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Hear  my  cry,  O God  ; attend  unto  my  prayer. 

2  From  the  end  of  the  earth  will  I cry  unto 
thee,  when  my  heart  is  overwhelmed:  lead  me  to 
the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I. 

3  For  thou  hast  been  a shelter  for  me,  and  a strong 
tower  from  the  enemy. 

4  I will  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever : I will 
trust  in  the  covert  of  thy  wings.  Selah. 

5  For  thou,  O God,  hast  heard  my  vows  : thou 
hast  given  me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear  thy 
name. 

6  Thou  wilt  prolong  the  king’s  life : and  his  years 
as  many  geneiutions. 

7  He  shall  abide  before  God  for  ever : O prepare 
mercy  and  truth,  which  may  preserve  him. 

8  So  will  I sing  praise  unto  thy  name  for  ever,  that 
I may  daily  perform  my  vows. 


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PSALM  LXII. 

1 David  professing  his  confidence  in  God  discourageth  his  enemies. 

5 In  the  same  confidence  he  encourageth  the  godly.  9 No  trust  is  to 
he  put  in  worldly  things.  11  Power  and  mercy  belong  to  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  to  Jeduthun,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Truly  my  soul  walteth  upon  God:  from  him 
cometh  my  salvation. 

2  He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation ; he  is  my  i 
defence ; I shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 

3  How  long  will  ye  imagine  mischief  against  a 
man  ? ye  shall  be  slain  all  of  you : as  a bowing  wall 
shall  ye  a7id  as  a tottering  fence. 

4  They  only  consult  to  cast  him  down  from  his  ex- 
cellency : they  delight  in  lies  : they  bless  with  their 
mouth,  but  they  curse  inwardly.  Selah. 

5  My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God ; for  my  ex- 
pectation is  from  him. 

6  He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation:  he  is  my 
defence ; I shall  not  be  moved. 

7  In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory : the  rock  of 
my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

8  Trust  in  him  at  all  times;  ye  people,  pour  out 
your  heart  before  him : God  is  a refuge  for  us.  Selah. 

9  Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of 
high  degree  are  a lie : to  be  laid  in  the  balance,  they 
a7'e  altogether  lighter  than  vanity. 

10  Trust  not  in  oppression,  and  become  not  vain  in  . 
robbery:  if  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon 
them. 

11  God  hath  spoken  once ; twice  have  I heard  this ; 
that  power  helongeth  unto  God. 

12  Also  unto  thee,  O Lord,  helongeth  mercy:  for 


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thou  renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his 
work. 


PSALM  LXIII. 


1 David's  thirst  for  God.  4 His  manner  of  blessing  God.  9 His  confi- 
dence of  his  enemies'  destruction,  and  his  own  safety. 

A Psalm  of  David,  when  he  was  in  the  wilderness  of  Judah. 


GOD,  thou  art  my  God ; early  will  I seek  thee : 


my  soul  thirsteth  for  thee,  my  flesh  longeth 
for  thee  in  a dry  and  thirsty  land,  where  no  water 


2 To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory,  so  as  I have  seen 
thee  in  the  sanctuary. 

3 Because  thy  lovingkindness  is  better  than  life,  my 
lips  shall  praise  thee. 

4 Thus  will  I bless  thee  while  I live  : I will  lift  up 
my  hands  in  thy  name. 

5 My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  loith  marrow  and  fat- 
ness; and  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  with  joyful 
lips : 

6 When  I remember  thee  upon  my  bed,  and  medi- 
tate on  thee  in  the  night  watches. 

7 Because  thou  hast  been  my  help,  therefore  in  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I rejoice. 

8 My  soul  followeth  hard  after  thee : thy  right  hand 
upholdeth  me. 

9 But  those  that  seek  my  soul,  to  destroy  it.,  shall 
go  into  the  lower  parts  of  the  earth. 

10  They  shall  fall  by  the  sword:  they  shall  be  a 
portion  for  foxes. 

11  But  the  king  shall  rejoice  in  God ; every  one 
that  sweareth  by  him  shall  glory : but  the  mouth  of 
them  that  speak  lies  shall  be  stopped. 


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PSALM  LXIV. 

1 David  prayeth  for  deliverance,  complaining  of  his  enemies.  7 He 
proniiseth  himself  to  see  such  an  evident  destruction  of  his  enemies,  as 
the  righteous  shall  rejoice  at  it. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Hear  my  voice,  O God,  in  my  prayer : preserve 
my  life  from  fear  of  the  enemy. 

2  Hide  me  from  the  secret  counsel  of  the  wicked ; 
from  the  insurrection  of  the  workers  of  iniquity : 

3  Who  whet  their  tongue  like  a sword,  and 
bend  their  hows  to  shoot  their  arrows,  even  bitter 
words : 

4  That  they  may  shoot  in  secret  at  the  per- 
fect : suddenly  do  they  shoot  at  him,  and  fear 
not. 

5  They  encourage  themselves  in  an  evil  matter: 
they  commune  of  laying  snares  privily;  they  say, 
Who  shall  see  them  ? 

6  They  search  out  iniquities;  thej^  accomplish  a 
diligent  search ; both  the  inward  thought  of  every 
one  of  them.,  and  the  heart,  is  deep. 

7  But  God  shall  shoot  at  them  with  an  arrow ; sud- 
denly shall  they  be  wounded. 

8  So  they  shall  make  their  own  tongue  to  hill 
upon  themselves : all  that  see  them  shall  tlee 
away. 

9  And  all  men  shall  fear,  and  shall  declare  the 
work  of  God ; for  they  shall  wisely  consider  of  his 
doing. 

10  The  righteous  shall  be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and 
shall  trust  in  him ; and  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall 
glory. 


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PSALM  LXy. 

1 David  praiseth  God  for  Ins  grace.  4 The  blessedness  of  God's  chosen 
by  reason  of  benefits. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  and  Song  of  David. 

PEAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  O God,  in  Zion : and 
unto  thee  shall  the  vow  he  performed. 

2  O thou  that  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all 
flesh  come. 

3  Iniquities  prevail  against  me : as  for  our  trans- 
gressions, thou  Shalt  purge  them  away. 

4  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  caus- 
est  to  approach  unto  thee.,  that  he  may  dwell  in  thy 
courts : we  shall  he  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of 
thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

5  By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt  thou  an- 
swer us,  0 God  of  our  salvation ; vjho  art  the  confi- 
dence of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that 
are  afar  off  upon  the  sea : 

6  Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains; 
being  girded  with  power : 

7  Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise  of 
their  waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

8  They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are 
afraid  at  thy  tokens : thou  makest  the  outgoings  of 
the  morning  and  evening  to  rejoice. 

9  Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it:  thou 
greatly  enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God,  ivhich  is 
full  of  water  : thou  preparest  them  corn,  when  thou 
hast  so  provided  for  it. 

10  Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly: 
thou  settlest  the  furrows  thereof:  thou  makest  it  soft 
with  showers : thou  blessest  the  springing  thereof. 


6 


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11  Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness ; and 
thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

12  They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness : 
and  the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

13  The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks  ; the  valleys 
also  are  covered  over  with  corn;  they  shout  for  joy, 
they  also  sing. 

PSALM  LXVI. 

1 David  exhorteth  to  praise  God,  5 to  observe  his  great  loorJcs,  8 to  bless 
him  for  his  gracious  benefits.  12  He  vowcth  for  himself  religious  serv- 
ice to  God.  16  He  declareth  God's  special  goodness  to  himself. 


To  the  chief  Musician,  A Song  or  Psalm. 


Make  a joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands : 

2  Sing  forth  the  honour  of  his  name : make  his 
praise  glorious. 

3  Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  thou  in  thy  works ! 
through  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine  ene- 
mies submit  themselves  unto  thee. 

4  All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee,  and  shall  sing 
unto  thee ; they  shall  sing  to  thy  name.  Selah. 

> Come  and  see  the  works  of  God  : he  is  terrible  in 
his  doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

6 He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land : they  went 
through  the  flood  on  foot:  there  did  we  rejoice  in 
him. 

7 He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever;  his  eyes  behold 


the  nations : let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 
Selah. 

8 0 bless  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice 
of  his  praise  to  be  heard : 

9 Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suffereth  not 
our  feet  to  be  moved. 


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10  For  thou,  O God,  hast  proved  us : thou  hast  tried 
us,  as  silver  is  tried. 

11  Thou  hroughtest  us  into  the  net;  thou  laidst 
affliction  upon  our  loins. 

12  Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our  heads; 
we  went  through  fire  and  through  water : hut  thou 
broughtest  us  out  into  a wealthy  place. 

13  I will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt  offerings : I 
will  pay  thee  my  vows, 

14  Which  my  lips  have  uttered,  and  my  mouth  hath 
spoken,  when  I was  in  trouble. 

15  I will  offer  unto  thee  burnt  sacrifices  of  fatlings, 
with  the  incense  of  rams : I will  offer  bullocks  with 
goats.  Selah. 

16  Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God,  and  I will 
declare  what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

17  I crie'd  unto  him  with  my  mouih,  and  he  was 
extolled  with  my  tongue. 

18  If  I regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the  Lord  will 
not  hear  me: 

19  But  verily  God  hath  heard  me  ; he  hath  attended 
to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

20  Blessed  he  God,  which  hath  not  turned  away  my 
prayer,  nor  his  mercy  from  me. 


PSALM  LXVII. 

1 A prayer  for  the  enlargement  of  God’s  kingdom,  3 to  the  joy  of  the 
people,  6 and  the  increase  of  God’s  blessings. 

To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth,  A Psalm  or  Song. 

OD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us ; and  cause 
VJT  his  face  to  shine  upon  us  ; Selah. 

2 That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy  sav- 
ing health  among  all  nations. 


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3 Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O God;  let  all  the  peo- 
ple praise  thee. 

4 O let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy:  for 
thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and  govern 
the  nations  upon  earth.  Selah. 

5 Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O God ; let  all  the  peo- 
ple praise  thee. 

6 Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase ; and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

7 God  shall  bless  us ; and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
shall  fear  him. 

PSALM  LXVIII. 

1 A prayer  at  the  removing  of  the  ark.  4 An  exhortation  to  praise 
God  for  his  mercies,  7 for  his  care  of  the  church,  19  for  his  great 
works. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  or  Song  of  David.. 

Let  God  arise,  let  his  enemies  be  scattered:  let 
them  also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

2  As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away : as 
wax  melteth  before  the  fire,  so  let  the  wicked  perish 
at  the  presence  of  God. 

3  But  let  the  righteous  be  glad;  let  them  rejoice 
before  God : yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 

4  Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  name:  extol 
him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name  JAH, 
and  rejoice  before  him. 

5  A father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a judge  of  the 
widows,  is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 

6  God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families : he  bringeth 
out  those  which  are  bound  with  chains  : but  the  re- 
bellious dwell  in  a dry  land. 

7  0 God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy  peo- 


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pie,  when  thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness ; 
Selah : 

8 The  earth  shook,  the  heavens  also  dropped  at  the 
presence  of  God:  even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the 
presence  of  God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

9 Thou,  O God,  didst  send  a plentiful  rain,  whereby 
thou  didst  confirm  thine  inheritance,  when  it  was 
weary. 

10  Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein : thou, 
O God,  hast  prepared  of  thy  goodness  for  the 
poor. 

11  The  Lord  gave  the  word : great  was  the  company 
of  those  that  published  it. 

12  Kings  of  armies  did  flee  apace : and  she  that  tar- 
ried at  home  divided  the  spoil. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye 
he  as  the  wings  of  a dove  covered  with  silver,  and  her 
feathers  with  yellow  gold. 

14  When  the  Almighty  scattered  kings  in  it,  it  was 
white  as  snow  in  Salmon. 

15  The  hill  of  God  is  as  the  hill  of  Bashan ; a high 
hill  as  the  hill  of  Bashan. 

16  Why  leap  ye,  ye  high  hills  ? this  is  the  hill  which 
God  desireth  to  dwell  in ; yea,  the  Lord  will  dwell 
in  it  for  ever. 

17  The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even 
thousands  of  angels : the  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in 
Sinai,  in  the  holy  place. 

18  Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led  cap- 
tivity captive : thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men ; yea, 
for  the  rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God  might 
dwell  among  them. 


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19  Blessed  he  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with 
benefits^  even  the  God  of  our  salvation.  Selah. 

20  He  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salvation ; and 
unto  God  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from  death. 

21  But  God  shall  wound  the  head  of  his  enemies, 
and  the  hairy  scalp  of  such  a one  as  goeth  on  still  in 
his  trespasses. 

22  The  Lord  said,  I will  bring  again  from  Bashan,  I 
will  bring  my  people  again  from  the  depths  of  the 
sea: 

23  That  thy  foot  may  be  dipped  in  the  blood  of 
thine  enemies,  and  the  tongue  of  thy  dogs  in  the 
same. 

24  They  have  seen  thy  goings,  O God;  even  the 
goings  of  my  God,  my  King,  in  the  sanctuary. 

25  The  singers  went  before,  the  players  on  instru- 
ments followed  after ; among  them  were  the  damsels 
playing  with  timbrels. 

26  Bless  ye  God  in  the  congregations,  even  the  Lord, 
from  the  fountain  of  Israel. 

27  There  is  little  Benjamin  with  their  ruler,  the 
princes  of  Judah  and  their  council,  the  princes  of 
Zebulun,  and  the  princes  of  Naphtali. 

28  Thy  God  hath  commanded  thy  strength  : 
strengthen,  O God,  that  which  thou  hast  wrought 
for  us. 

29  Because  of  thy  temple  at  Jerusalem  shall  kings 
bring  presents  unto  thee. 

30  Rebuke  the  company  of  spearmen,  the  mul- 
titude of  the  bulls,  with  the  calves  of  the  people,  till 
every  one  submit  himself  with  pieces  of  silver : scatter 
thou  the  people  that  delight  in  war. 


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31  Princes  shall  come  out  of  Egypt ; Ethiopia  shall 
soon  stretch  out  her  hands  unto  God. 

32  Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth;  O 
sing  praises  unto  the  Lord ; Selah : 

33  To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  of  heavens, 
which  were  of  old ; lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice,  and 
that  a mighty  voice. 

31  Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God : his  excellency  is 
over  Israel,  and  his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

35  O God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places : 
the  God  of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength  and  power 
unto  his  people.  Blessed  he  God. 

PSALM  LXIX. 

1 David  complaineth  of  his  affliction.  13  He  prayeth  for  deliverance. 

22  He  devoteth  his  enemies  to  destruction.  30  He  praiseth  God  with 

thanksgiving. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Shoshannim,  A Psalm  of  David. 

SAVE  me,  O God ; for  the  waters  are  come  in  unto 
my  soul. 

2  I sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no  standing:  I 
am  come  into  deep  waters,  where  the  floods  overflow 
me. 

3  I am  weary  of  my  crying:  my  throat  is  dried: 
mine  eyes  fail  while  I wait  for  my  God. 

4  They  that  hate  me  without  a cause  are  more  than 
the  hairs  of  mine  head : they  that  would  destroy  me, 
being  mine  enemies  Avrongfully,  are  mighty : then  I 
restored  that  which  I took  not  away. 

5  O God,  thou  knowest  my  foolishness;  and  my 
sins  are  not  hid  from  thee. 

6  Let  not  them  that  wait  on  thee,  O Lord  God  of 
hosts,  be  ashamed  for  my  sake : let  not  those  that 


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seek  thee  be  confounded  for  my  sake,  O God  of 
Israel. 

7 Because  for  thy  sake  I have  borne  reproach; 
shame  hath  covered  my  face. 

8 I am  become  a stranger  unto  my  brethren,  and  an 
alien  unto  my  mother’s  children. 

9 For  the  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  eaten  me  uj^ ; 
aAd  the  reproaches  of  them  that  reproached  thee  are 
fallen  upon  me. 

10  When  I wept,  and  ehantened  my  soul  with  fasting, 
that  was  to  my  reproach. 

11  I made  sackcloth  also  my  garment;  and  I be- 
came a proverb  to  them. 

12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate  speak  against  me;  and 
I was  the  song  of  the  drunkards. 

13  But  as  for  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  thee,  0 Lord, 
in  an  acceptable  time : O God,  in  the  multitude  of 
thy  mercy  hear  me,  in  the  truth  of  thy  salvation. 

14  Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire,  and  let  me  not  sink : 
let  me  be  delivered  from  them  that  hate  me,  and  out 
of  the  deep  waters. 

15  Let  not  the  waterflood  overflow  me,  neither  let 
the  deep  swallow  me  up,  and  let  not  the  pit  shut  her 
mouth  upon  me. 

16  Hear  me,  O Lord;  for  thy  lovingkindness  is 
good : turn  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of 
thy  tender  mercies. 

17  And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant;  for  I 
am  in  trouble : hear  me  speedily. 

18  Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  it : deliver 
me  because  of  mine  enemies. 

19  Thou  hast  known  my  reproach,  and  my  shame,  ^ 


PSALMS. 

and  my  dishonour:  mine  adversaries  are  all  before 
thee. 

20  Reproach  hath  broken  my  heart ; and  I am  full 
of  heaviness : and  I looked  for  some  to  take  pity, 
but  there  loas  none ; and  for  comforters,  but  I found 
none. 

21  They  gave  me  also  gall  for  my  meat;  and  in 
my  thirst  they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

22  Let  their  table  become  a snare  before  them : and, 
that  lohich  should  have  been  for  their  welfare,  let  it 
become  a trap. 

23  Let  their  eyes  be  darkened,  that  they  see  not; 
and  make  their  loins  continually  to  shake. 

21  Pour  out  thine  indignation  upon  them,  and  let 
th}^  wrathful  anger  take  hold  of  them. 

25  Let  their  habitation  be  desolate;  and  let  none 
dwell  in  their  tents. 

26  For  they  persecute  him  whom  thou  hast  smitten ; 
and  they  talk  to  the  grief  of  those  whom  thou  hast 
wounded. 

27  Add  iniquity  unto  their  iniquity : and  let  them 
not  come  into  thy  righteousness. 

28  Let  them  be  blotted  out  of  the  book  of  the 
living,  and  not  be  written  with  the  righteous. 

29  But  I am  poor  and  sorrowful : let  thy  salvation, 
O God,  set  me  up  on  high. 

30  I will  praise  the  name  of  God  with  a song,  and 
v,dll  magnify  him  with  thanksgiving. 

31  This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  better  than  an 
ox  or  bullock  that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

32  The  humble  shall  see  this^  arid  be  glad : and  your 
heart  shall  live  that  seek  God. 


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PSALMS. 

33  For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor,  and  despiseth 
not  his  prisoners. 

34  Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  him,  the  seas, 
and  eveiy  thing  that  moveth  therein. 

35  For  God  will  save  Zion,  and  will  build  the  cities 
of  Judah : that  they  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in 
possession. 

36  The  seed  also  of  his  servants  shall  inherit  it:  and 
they  that  love  his  name  shall  dwell  therein. 

PSALM  LXX. 

David  soliciteth  God  to  the  speedi;  destruction  of  the  'ivicked^  and 
X>reservation  of  the  godly. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David,  to  bring  to  remembrance. 

li/TAKE  haste^  O God,  to  deliver  me;  make  haste 
Afl.  to  help  me,  O Lord. 

2 Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  that  seek 
after  my  soul:  let  them  be  turned  backward,  and 
put  to  confusion,  that  desire  my  hurt. 

3 Let  them  be  turned  back  for  a reward  of  their 
shame  that  say,  Aha,  aha. 

4 Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
thee : and  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  contin- 
uall}^,  Let  God  be  magnified. 

5 But  I am  poor  and  needy ; make  haste  unto  me, 

0 God:  thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer;  O Lord, 
make  no  tarrying. 

PSALM  LXXL 

1 David,  in  confidence  of  faith,  and  experience  of  GocPs  favour,  pray- 
eth  both  for  himself,  and  against  the  enemies  of  his  sotd.  14  He 
2)romiseth  constancy.  17  He  prayeth  for  perseverance.  19  i/e  prais- 
eth  God,  andpromiseth  to  do  it  cheerfully. 

IN  thee,  O Lord,  do  I put  my  trust : let  me  never 
be  put  to  confusion. 


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PSALMS. 

2 Deliver  me  in  tliy  righteousness,  and  cause  me 
to  escape : incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save 
me. 

3 Be  thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto  I may 
continually  resort : thou  hast  given  commandment 
to  save  me ; for  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress. 

4 Deliver  me,  O my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the 
wicked,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel 
man. 

5 For  thou  art  my  hope,  O Lord  God  : thou  art  my 
trust  from  my  youth. 

6 By  thee  have  I been  holden  up  frofn  the  womb : 
thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of  my  mother’s  bowels : 
my  praise  shall  he  continually  of  thee. 

7 I am  as  a wonder  unto  many ; but  thou  art  my 
strong  refuge. 

8 Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise  and  loith 
thy  honour  all  the  day. 

9 Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age ; forsake 
me  not  when  my  strength  faileth. 

10  For  mine  enemies  speak  against  me;  and  they 
that  lay  wait  for  my  soul  take  counsel  together, 

11  Saying,  God  hath  forsaken  him:  persecute  and 
take  him  ; for  there  is  none  to  deliver  him. 

12  O God,  be  not  far  from  me : 0 my  God,  make 
haste  for  my  help. 

13  Let  them  be  confounded  and  consumed  that  are 
adversaries  to  my  soul;  let  them  be  covered  with 
reproach  and  dishonour  that  seek  my  hurt. 

14  But  I will  hope  continually,  and  will  yet  praise 
thee  more  and  more. 

15  My  mouth  shall  shew  forth  thy  righteousness 


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PSALMS. 

and  thy  salvation  all  the  day;  for  I know  not  the 
numbers  thereof, 

I will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God  ; I will 
make  mention  of  thy  righteousness,  even  of  thine 
only. 

17  O God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth: 
and  hitherto  have  I declared  thy  wondrous  works. 

18  Now  also  when  I am  old  and  grayheaded,  O God, 
forsake  me  not;  until  I have  shelved  thy  strength 
unto  tlm  generation,  and  thy  power  to  every  one  that 
is  to  come. 

19  Thy  righteousness  also,  0 God,  is  very  high,  who 
hast  done  great  things : O God,  who  is  like  unto  thee ! 

20  Thou,,  which  hast  shewed  me  great  and  sore 
troubles,  shalt  quicken  me  again,  and  shalt  bring  me 
up  again  from  the  depths  of  the  earth. 

21  Thou  shalt  increase  my  greatness,  and  comfort 
me  on  every  side. 

22  I will  also  praise  thee  with  the  psaltery,  even  thy 
truth,  O my  God : unto  thee  will  I sing  with  the 
harp,  O thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

23  My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I sing  unto 
thee ; and  my  soul,  which  thou  hast  redeemed. 

24  My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  righteousness 
all  the  day  long : for  they  are  confounded,  for  they 
are  brought  unto  shame,  that  seek  my  hurt. 


PSALM  LXXII. 

1 David,  praying  for  Solomon,  slieiveth  the  goodness  and  glory  of  his, 
in  type,  and  in  truth,  of  Christ's  kingdom.  18  He  hlesseth  God. 

A Psalm  for  Solomon. 


G 


IVE  the  king  thy  judgments,  0 God,  and  thy 
righteousness  unto  the  king’s  son. 


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PSALMS. 

2 He  shall  judge  thy  people  with  righteousness,  and 
thy  poor  with  judgment. 

3 The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people, 
and  the  little  hills,  by  righteousness. 

4 He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people,  he  shall 
save  the  children  of  the  needy,  and  shall  break  in 
pieces  the  oppressor. 

5 They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon 
endure,  throughout  all  generations. 

6 He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown 
grass  : as  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

7 In  his  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish;  and 
abundance  of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 

8 He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea,  and 
from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

9 They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow 
before  him  ; and  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring 
presents : the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer 
gifts. 

11  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him:  all 
nations  shall  serve  him. 

12  For  he  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth; 
the  poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

13  He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy,  and  shall  save 
the  souls  of  the  needy. 

14  He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  vio- 
lence : and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. 

15  And  he  shall  live,  and  to  him  shall  be  given  of 
the  gold  of  Sheba : prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  him 
continually ; and  daily  shall  he  be  praised. 

16  There  shall  be  a handful  of  corn  in  the  earth 


93 


PSALMS. 

upon  the  top  of  the  mountains;  the  fruit  thereof 
shall  shake  like  Lebanon : and  they  of  the  city  shall 
flourish  like  grass  of  the  earth. 

17  His  name  shall  endure  for  ever : his  name  shall 
be  continued  as  long  as  the  sun:  and  men  shall  be 
blessed  in  him  : all  nations  shall  call  him  blessed. 

18  Blessed  he  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel,  who 
only  doeth  wondrous  things. 

19  And  blessed  his  glorious  name  for  ever:  and 
let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  his  glory.  Amen, 
and  Amen. 

20  The  prayers  of  David  the  son  of  Jesse  are  ended. 

PSALM  LXXIII. 

1 The  prophet,  prevailing  in  a temptation,  2 sheweth  the  occasion 
thereof,  the  prosperity  of  the  wicked,  13  The  wound  given  thereby, 
diffidence.  15  The  victory  over  it,  knowledge  of  God's  purpose,  in 
destroying  of  the  wicked,  and  sustaining  the  righteous. 

A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

Truly  God  is  good  to  Israel,  even  to  such  as  are 
of  a clean  heart. 

2  But  as  for  me,  my  feet  were  almost  gone;  my 
steps  had  well  nigh  slipped. 

3  For  I was  envious  at  the  foolish,  when  I saw  the 
prosperity  of  the  wicked. 

4  For  there  are  no  bands  in  their  death : but  their 
strength  is  firm. 

5  They  are  not  in  trouble  as  other  men ; neither  are 
they  plagued  like  other  men. 

6  Therefore  pride  compasseth  them  about  as  a 
chain;  violence  covereth  them  as  a garment. 

7  Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fatness : they  have  more 
than  heart  could  wish. 


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PSALMS. 

8 They  are  corrupt,  and  speak  wickedly  concerning 
oppression : they  speak  loftily. 

9 They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens,  and 
their  tongue  walketh  through  the  earth. 

10  Therefore  his  people  return  hither:  and  waters 
of  a full  cup  are  wrung  out  to  them. 

11  And  they  say.  How  doth  God  know?  and  is  there 
knowledge  in  the  Most  High  ? 

12  Behold,  these  are  the  ungodly,  who  prosper  in 
the  world ; they  increase  hi  riches. 

13  Verily  I have  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain,  and 
washed  my  hands  in  innocency. 

14  For  all  the  day  long  have  I been  plagued,  and 
chastened  every  morning. 

15  If  I say,  I will  speak  thus ; behold,  I should 
offend  against  the  generation  of  thy  children. 

16  When  I thought  to  know  this,  it  was  too  painful 
for  me ; 

17  Until  I went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God;  then 
understood  I their  end. 

18  Surely  thou  didst  set  them  in  slii^pery  places: 
thou  castedst  them  down  into  destruction. 

19  How  are  they  hrought  into  desolation,  as  in  a 
moment ! they  are  utterly  consumed  with  terrors. 

20  As  a dream  when  one  awaketh ; so,  0 Lord,  when 
thou  awakest,  thou  shalt  despise  their  image. 

21  Thus  my  heart  was  grieved,  and  I was  pricked  in 
my  reins. 

22  So  foolish  wa8  I,  and  ignorant : I was  as  a beast 
before  thee. 

23  Nevertheless  I am  continually  with  thee : thou 
hast  holden  tne  by  my  right  hand. 


95 


PSALMS. 


24  Thou  Shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  after- 
ward receive  me  to  glory. 

25  Whom  have  I in  heaven  hut  thee?  and  there  is 
none  upon  earth  that  I desire  besides  thee. 

26  My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth : hut  God  is  the 
strength  of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  for  ever. 

27  For,  lo,  they  that  are  far  from  thee  shall  perish ; 
thou  hast  destroyed  all  them  that  go  a whoring  from 
thee. 

28  But  it  is  good  for  me  to  draw  near  to  God : I have 
put  my  trust  in  the  Lord  God,  that  I may  declare  all 
thy  works. 


PSALM  LXXIV. 


1 The  x>i'ophet  complaineth  of  the  desolation  of  the  sanctuary.  10  Tie 
moveth  God  to  help  in  consideration  of  hispower^  18  of  his  reproach- 
ful enemies,  of  his  children,  and  of  his  covenant. 


Maschll  of  Asaph. 


GOD,  why  hast  thou  cast  us  off  for  ever?  why 


doth  thine  anger  smoke  against  the  sheep  of 
thy  pasture  ? 

2 Remember  thy  congregation,  which  thou  hast  pur- 
chased of  old;  the  rod  of  thine  inheritance,  whic7i 
thou  hast  redeemed;  this  mount  Zion,  wherein  thou 
hast  dwelt. 

3 Lift  up  thy  feet  unto  the  perpetual  desolations ; 
even  all  that  the  enemy  hath  done  wickedly  in  the 
sanctuary. 

4 Thine  enemies  roar  in  the  midst  of  thy  congrega- 
tions ; they  set  up  their  ensigns  for  signs. 

5 A man  was  famous  according  as  he  had  lifted  up 
axes  upon  the  thick  trees. 

6 But  now  they  break  down  the  carved  work  there- 
of at  once  with  axes  and  hammers. 


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PSALMS. 

7 They  have  cast  fire  into  thy  sanctuary,  they  have 
defiled  by  casting  down  the  dwellingplace  of  thy 
name  to  the  ground. 

8 They  said  in  their  hearts,  Let  us  destroy  them  to- 
gether : they  have  burned  up  all  the  synagogues  of 
God  in  the  land. 

9 We  see  not  our  signs:  there  is  no  more  any  prophet : 
neither  is  there  among  us  any  that  knoweth  how  long. 

10  O God,  how  long  shall  the  adversary  reproach  ? 
shall  the  enemy  blaspheme  thy  name  for  ever  ? 

11  Why  withdraw est  thou  thy  hand,  even  thy  right 
hand  ? pluck  it  out  of  thy  bosom. 

12  For  God  is  my  King  of  old,  working  salvation  in 
the  midst  of  the  earth. 

13  Thou  didst  divide  the  sea  by  thy  strength  : thou 
brakest  the  heads  of  the  dragons  in  the  waters. 

14  Thou  brakest  the  heads  of  leviathan  in  pieces, 
and  gavest  him  to  be  meat  to  the  people  inhabiting 
the  wilderness. 

15  Thou  didst  cleave  the  fountain  and  the  flood: 
thou  driedst  up  mighty  rivers. 

16  The  day  is  thine,  the  night  also  is  thine : thou 
hast  prepared  the  light  and  the  sun. 

17  Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth : thou 
hast  made  summer  and  winter. 

18  Remember  this,  that  the  enemy  hath  reproached, 
O Lord,  and  that  the  foolish  people  have  blasphemed 
thy  name. 

19  O deliver  not  the  soul  of  thy  turtledove  unto  the 
multitude  of  the  wicked  : forget  not  the  congregation 
of  thy  poor  for  ever. 

20  Have  respect  unto  the  covenant : for  the  dark 


7 


97 


PSALMS. 


places  of  the  earth  are  full  of  the  habitations  of 
cruelty. 

21  0 let  not  the  oppressed  return  ashamed : let  the 
poor  and  needy  praise  thy  name. 

22  Arise,  O God,  plead  thine  own  cause : remember 
how  the  foolish  man  reproacheth  thee  daily. 

23  Forget  not  the  voice  of  thine  enemies:  the 
tumult  of  those  that  rise  up  against  thee  increaseth 
continually. 


PSALM  LXXY. 


1 The  prox>Tiet  praUeth  God.  2 He  promisethi o judge  uprightly.  \IIe 
rd)uketh  the  proud  by  consideration  of  God's  providence.  9 He  praiseth 
Gody  and  promiseth  to  execute  justice. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Al-taschith,  A Psalm  or  Song  of  Asaph. 


NTO  thee,  0 God,  do  we  give  thanks,  unto  thee 


LJ  do  we  give  thanks : for  that  thy  name  is  near 
thy  wondrous  works  declare. 

2 When  I shall  receive  the  congregation  I will 
judge  uprightly. 

3 The  earth  and  all  the  inhabitants  thereof  are  dis- 
solved : I bear  up  the  pillars  of  it.  Selah. 

4 I said  unto  the  fools,  Deal  not  foolishly : and  to 
the  wicked.  Lift  not  up  the  horn : 

5 Lift  not  up  your  horn  on  high : speak  not  with  a 
stiff  neck. 

6 For  promotion  ccynietli  neither  from  the  east,  nor 
from  the  west,  nor  from  the  south. 

7 But  God  is  the  judge : he  putteth  down  one,  and 
setteth  up  another. 

8 For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a cup,  and  the 
wine  is  red;  it  is  full  of  mixture;  and  he  poureth 
out  of  the  same : but  the  dregs  thereof,  all  the  wick- 
ed of  the  earth  shall  wring  them  out,  and  drink  them. 


98 


PSALMS. 

9 But  I will  declare  for  ever ; I will  sing  praises  to 
the  God  of  Jacob. 

10  All  the  horns  of  the  wicked  also  will  I cut  off ; 
but  the  horns  of  the  righteous  shall  be  exalted. 

PSALM  LXXVI. 

1 A declaration  of  God's  majesty  in  the  church.  11  .<471  exhortation  to 
serve  him  reverently. 

To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth,  A Psalm  or  Song  of  Asaph. 

IN  Judah  is  God  known:  his  name  is  great  in 
Israel. 

2  In  Salem  also  is  his  tabernacle,  and  his  dwelling- 
place  in  Zion. 

3  There  brake  he  the  arrows  of  the  bow,  the  shield, 
and  the  sword,  and  the  battle.  Selah. 

4  Thou  art  more  glorious  a7id  excellent  than  the 
mountains  of  prey. 

5  The  stouthearted  are  spoiled,  they  have  slept 
their  sleep : and  none  of  the  men  of  might  have 
found  their  hands. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O God  of  Jacob,  both  the  chariot 
and  horse  are  cast  into  a dead  sleep. 

7  Thou,  even  thou,  art  to  be  feared : and  who  may 
stand  in  thy  sight  when  once  thou  art  angry  ? 

8  Thou  didst  cause  judgment  to  be  heard  from 
heaven ; the  earth  feared,  and  was  still, 

9  When  God  arose  to  judgment,  to  save  all  the 
meek  of  the  earth.  Selah. 

10  Surely  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise  thee : the 
remainder  of  wrath  shalt  thou  restrain. 

11  Vow,  and  pay  unto  the  Lord  your  God : let  all 
that  be  round  about  him  bring  presents  unto  him 
that  ought  to  be  feared. 


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PSALMS. 

12  He  shall  cut  off  the  spirit  of  princes : he  is  terri- 
ble to  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

PSALM  LXXVII. 

1 The  psalmist  sheweth  what  fierce  combat  he  had  with  diffidence.  10 
The  victory  which  he  had  by  consideration  of  God's  great  and  gra- 
cious works. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  to  Jeduthun,  A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

I  CRIED  unto  God  with  my  voice,  even  unto  God 
with  my  voice ; and  he  gave  ear  unto  me. 

2  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I sought  the  Lord : my 
sore  ran  in  the  night,  and  ceased  not : my  soul  re- 
fused to  be  comforted. 

3  I remembered  God,  and  was  troubled:  I com- 
plained, and  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed.  Selah. 

4  Thou  boldest  mine  eyes  waking : I am  so  troubled 
that  I cannot  speak. 

5  I have  considered  the  days  of  old,  the  years  of 
ancient  times. 

6  I call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night : I 
commune  with  mine  own  heart : and  my  spirit  made 
diligent  search. 

7  Will  the  Lord  cast  off  for  ever?  and  will  he  be 
favourable  no  more  ? 

8  Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  ? doth  his  prom- 
ise fail  for  evermore  ? 

9  Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious?  hath  he  in 
anger  shut  up  his  tender  mercies  ? Selah. 

10  And  I said.  This  is  my  infirmity : hut  I will  re- 
member the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  High. 
11  I will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord  : surely 
I will  remember  thy  wonders  of  old. 

12  I will  meditate  also  of  all  thy  work,  and  talk  of 
thy  doings. 


100 


PSALMS. 

13  Thy  way,  0 God,  is  in  the  sanctuary : who  is  so 
great  a God  as  owr  God  ? 

14  Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders : thou  hast 
declared  thy  strength  among  the  people. 

15  Thou  hast  with  thine  arm  redeemed  thy  people, 
the  sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph.  Selah. 

16  The  waters  saw  thee,  O God,  the  waters  saw 
thee ; they  were  afraid : the  depths  also  were  troubled. 

17  The  clouds  poured  out  water : the  skies  sent  out 
a sound : thine  arrows  also  went  abroad. 

18  The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  in  the  heaven:  the 
lightnings  lightened  the  world ; the  earth  trembled 
and  shoolc. 

19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  path  in  the  great 
waters,  and  thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

20  Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  a flock  by  the  hand 
of  Moses  and  Aaron. 


PSALM  LXXVIIL 

1 An  exhortation  both  to  learn  and  to  preach  the  law  of  God.  9 The 
story  of  God's  wrath  against  the  incredulous  and  disobedient.  67  The 
Israelites  being  rejected,  God  chose  Judah,  Zion,  and  David. 

Maschil  of  Asaph. 


Give  ear,  O my  people,  to  my  law : incline  your 
ears  to  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

2  I will  open  my  mouth  in  a parable : I will  utter 
dark  sayings  of  old  : 

3  Which  we  have  heard  and  known,  and  our  fathers 
have  told  us. 


4  We  will  not  hide  them  from  their  children,  shew- 
ing to  the  generation  to  come  the  praises  of  the 
Lord,  and  his  strength,  and  his  wonderful  works 
that  he  hath  done. 


101 


PSALMS. 

5 For  lie  established  a testimony  in  Jacob,  and 
appointed  a law  in  Israel,  which  he  commanded  our 
fathers,  that  they  should  make  them  known  to  their 
children : 

6 That  the  generation  to  come  might  know  them^ 
even  the  children  which  should  be  born ; who  should 
arise  and  declare  them  to  their  children  : 

7 That  they  might  set  their  hope  in  God,  and  not 
forget  the  works  of  God,  but  keep  his  command- 
ments : 

8 And  might  not  be  as  their  fathers,  a stubborn  and 
rebellious  generation;  a generation  that  set  not  their 
heart  aright,  and  whose  spirit  was  not  steadfast  with 
God. 

9 The  children  of  Ephraim,  heing  armed,  and  carry- 
ing bows,  turned  back  in  the  day  of  battle. 

10  They  kept  not  the  covenant  of  God,  and  refused 
to  walk  in  his  law ; 

11  And  forgat  his  works,  and  his  wonders  that  he 
had  shewed  them. 

12  Marvellous  things  did  he  in  the  sight  of  their 
fathers,  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  in  the  held  of  Zoan. 

13  He  divided  the  sea,  and  caused  them  to  pass 
through ; and  he  made  the  waters  to  stand  as  a heaji. 

14  In  the  daytime  also  he  led  them  with  a cloud, 
and  all  the  night  with  a light  of  fire. 

15  He  clave  the  rocks  in  the  wilderness,  and  gave 
them  drink  as  out  of  the  great  depths. 

16  He  brought  streams  also  out  of  the  rock,  and 
caused  waters  to  run  down  like  rivers. 

17  And  they  sinned  yet  more  against  him  by  pro- 
voking the  Most  High  in  the  wilderness. 


PSALMS. 

18  And  they  tempted  God  in  their  heart  by  asking 
meat  for  their  lust. 

19  Yea,  they  spake  against  God ; they  said,  Can  God 
furnish  a table  in  the  wilderness  ? 

20  Behold,  he  smote  the  rock,  that  the  waters 
gushed  out,  and  the  streams  overflowed ; can  he 
give  bread  also  ? can  he  provide  flesh  for  his  peo- 
ple ? 

21  Therefore  the  Lord  heard  this^  and  was  wroth : 
so  a fire  was  kindled  against  Jacob,  and  anger  also 
came  up  against  Israel ; 

22  Because  they  believed  not  in  God,  and  trusted 
not  in  his  salvation  : 

23  Though  he  had  commanded  the  clouds  from 
above,  and  opened  the  doors  of  heaven, 

24  And  had  rained  down  manna  upon  them  to  eat, 
and  had  given  them  of  the  corn  of  heaven. 

25  Man  did  eat  angels’  food : he  sent  them  meat  to 
the  full. 

26  He  caused  an  east  wind  to  blow  in  the  heaven : 
and  by  his  power  he  brought  in  the  south  wind. 

27  He  rained  flesh  also  upon  them  as  dust,  and 
feathered  fowls  like  as  the  sand  of  the  sea : 

28  And  he  let  it  fall  in  the  midst  of  their  camp, 
round  about  their  habitations. 

29  So  they  did  eat,  and  were  well  filled:  for  he 
gave  them  their  own  desire ; 

80  They  were  not  estranged  from  their  lust:  but 
while  their  meat  was  yet  in  their  mouths, 

31  The  wrath  of  God  came  upon  them,  and  slew  the 
fattest  of  them,  and  smote  down  the  chosen  nien  of 
Israel. 


103 


PSALMS. 

32  For  all  this  they  sinned  still,  and  believed  not 
for  his  wondrous  works. 

33  Therefore  their  days  did  he  consume  in  vanity, 
and  their  years  in  trouble. 

34  When  he  slew  them,  then  they  sought  him : and 
they  returned  and  inquired  early  after  God. 

35  And  they  remembered  that  God  was  their  Rock, 
and  the  high  God  their  Redeemer. 

36  Nevertheless  they  did  flatter  him  with  their 
mouth,  and  they  lied  unto  him  with  their  tongues. 

37  For  their  heart  was  not  right  with  him,  neither 
were  they  steadfast  in  his  covenant. 

38  But  he,  being  full  of  compassion,  forgave  their 
iniquity,  and  destroyed  them  not : yea,  many  a time 
turned  he  his  anger  away,  and  did  not  stir  up  all  his 
wrath. 

39  For  he  remembered  that  they  were  hut  flesh ; a 
wind  that  passeth  away,  and  cometh  not  again. 

40  How  oft  did  they  provoke  him  in  the  wilderness, 
and  grieve  him  in  the  desert ! 

41  Yea,  they  turned  back  and  tempted  God,  and 
limited  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

42  They  remembered  not  his  hand,  nor  the  day 
when  he  delivered  them  from  the  enemy : 

43  How  he  had  wrought  his  signs  in  Egypt,  and  his 
wonders  in  the  fleld  of  Zoan : 

44  And  had  turned  their  rivers  into  blood;  and 
their  floods,  that  they  could  not  drink. 

45  He  sent  divers  sorts  of  flies  among  them,  which 
devoured  them ; and  frogs,  which  destroyed  them. 

46  He  gave  also  their  increase  unto  the  caterpillar, 
and  their  labour  unto  the  locust. 


104 


PSALMS. 

47  He  destroyed  their  vines  with  hail,  and  their 
sycamore  trees  with  frost. 

48  He  gave  up  their  cattle  also  to  the  hail,  and  their 
flocks  to  hot  thunderbolts. 

49  He  cast  upon  them  the  fierceness  of  his  anger, 
wrath,  and  indignation,  and  trouble,  by  sending  evil 
angels  among  them. 

50  He  made  a way  to  his  anger ; he  spared  not  their 
soul  from  death,  but  gave  their  life  over  to  the 
pestilence ; 

51  And  smote  all  the  firstborn  in  Egypt ; the  chief 
of  their  strength  in  the  tabernacles  of  Ham  : 

53  But  made  his  own  people  to  go  forth  like 
sheep,  and  guided  them  in  the  wilderness  like  a 
flock. 

53  And  he  led  them  on  safely,  so  that  they 
feared  not:  but  the  sea  overwhelmed  their  ene- 
mies. 

54  And  he  brought  them  to  the  border  of  his  sanc- 
tuary, even  to  this  mountain,  which  his  right  hand  had 
purchased. 

55  He  cast  out  the  heathen  also  before  them,  and 
divided  them  an  inheritance  by  line,  and  made  the 
tribes  of  Israel  to  dwell  in  their  tents. 

56  Yet  they  tempted  and  provoked  the  most  high 
God,  and  kept  not  his  testimonies : 

57  But  turned  back,  and  dealt  unfaithfully  like 
their  fathers : they  were  turned  aside  like  a deceit- 
ful bow. 

58  For  they  provoked  him  to  anger  with  their  high 
places,  and  moved  him  to  jealousy  with  their  graven 
images. 


105 


PSALMS. 

59  When  God  heard  this,  he  was  wroth,  and  greatly 
abhorred  Israel : 

60  So  that  he  forsook  the  tabernacle  of  Shiloh,  the 
tent  which  he  placed  among  men; 

61  And  delivered  his  strength  into  captivity,  and  his 
glory  into  the  enemy’s  hand. 

62  He  gave  his  people  over  also  nnto  the  sword; 
and  was  wroth  with  his  inheritance. 

68  The  fire  consumed  their  young  men;  and  their 
maidens  were  not  given  to  marriage. 

64  Their  priests  fell  by  the  sword;  and  their  widows 
made  no  lamentation. 

65  Then  the  Lord  awaked  as  one  out  of  sleep, 
and  like  a mighty  man  that  shouteth  by  reason  of 
wine. 

66  And  he  smote  his  enemies  in  the  hinder  parts : 
he  put  them  to  a perpetual  reproach. 

67  Moreover  he  refused  the  tabernacle  of  Joseph, 
and  chose  not  the  tribe  of  Ephraim  : 

68  But  chose  the  tribe  of  Judah,  the  mount  Zion 
which  he  loved. 

69  And  he  built  his  sanctuary  like  high  palaces, 
like  the  earth  which  he  hath  established  for 
ever. 

70  He  chose  David  also  his  seiwant,  and  took  him 
from  the  sheepfolds : 

71  From  following  the  ewes  great  with  young  he 
brought  him  to  feed  Jacob  his  people,  and  Israel  his 
inheritance. 

72  So  he  fed  them  according  to  the  integrity  of  his 
heart ; and  guided  them  by  the  skilfulness  of  his 
hands. 


106 


PSALMS. 

PSALM  LXXIX. 

1 The  psalmist  complaineth  of  the  desolation  of  Jerusalem.  8 Hepray- 
ethfor  deliverance,  13  and  promiseth  thankfulness. 

A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

OGOD,  the  heathen  are  come  into  thine  inherit- 
ance ; thy  holy  temple  have  they  defiled ; they 
have  laid  Jerusalem  on  heaps. 

2  The  dead  bodies  of  thy  servants  have  they  given 
to  be  meat  unto  the  fowls  of  the  heaven,  the  flesh 
of  thy  saints  unto  the  beasts  of  the  earth. 

3  Their  blood  have  they  shed  like  water  round 
about  Jerusalem ; and  there  was  none  to  buiy  them. 

4  We  are  become  a reproach  to  our  neighbours,  a 
scorn  and  derision  to  them  that  are  round  about  us. 

5  How  long.  Lord?  wilt  thou  be  angry  for  ever? 
shall  thy  jealousy  burn  like  fire  ? 

6  Pour  out  thy  wrath  upon  the  heathen  that  have 
not  known  thee,  and  upon  the  kingdoms  that  have 
not  called  upon  thy  name. 

7  For  they  have  devoured  Jacob,  and  laid  waste  his 
dwellingplace. 

8  0 remember  not  against  us  former  iniquities : let 
thy  tender  mercies  speedily  prevent  us ; for  we  are 
brought  very  low. 

9  Help  us,  0 God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of 
thy  name : and  deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins, 
for  thy  name’s  sake. 

10  Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say.  Where  is 
their  God  ? let  him  be  known  among  the  heathen  in 
our  sight  by  the  revenging  of  the  blood  of  thy  serv- 
ants which  is  shed. 

11  Let  the  sighing  of  the  prisoner  come  before 


107 


PSALMS. 

thee ; according  to  the  greatness  of  thy  power  pre- 
serve thou  those  that  are  appointed  to  die ; 

12  And  render  unto  our  neighbours  sevenfold  into 
their  bosom  their  reproach,  wherewith  they  have 
reproached  thee,  O Lord. 

13  So  we  thy  people  and  sheep  of  thy  pasture  will 
give  thee  thanks  for  ever:  we  will  shew  forth  thy 
praise  to  all  generations. 

PSALM  LXXX. 

1 The  psalmist  in  his  prayer  complaineth  of  the  miseries  of  the  church. 
8 God’s  former  favours  are  turned  into  judgments.  14  He  prayeth 
for  deliverance. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Shoshannira-Eduth,  A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

IVE  ear,  O Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  that  leadest 
VjT  Joseph  like  a flock;  thou  that  dwellest  'between 
the  cherubim,  shine  forth. 

2 Before  Ephraim  and  Benjamin  and  Manasseh  stir 
up  thy  strength,  and  come  and  save  us. 

3 Turn  us  again,  O God,  and  cause  thy  face  to 
shine;  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

4 O Lord  God  of  hosts,  how  long  wilt  thou  be 
angry  against  the  prayer  of  thy  people  ? 

5 Thou  feedest  them  with  the  bread  of  tears ; and 
givest  them  tears  to  drink  in  great  measure. 

6 Thou  makest  us  a strife  unto  our  neighbours : 
and  our  enemies  laugh  among  themselves. 

7 Turn  us  again,  O God  of  hosts,  and  cause  thy  face 
to  shine ; and  we  shall  be  saved. 

8 Thou  hast  brought  a vine  out  of  Egypt : thou  hast 
cast  out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

9 Thou  preparedst  room  before  it,  and  didst  cause 
it  to  take  deep  root,  and  it  tilled  the  land. 


108 


PSALMS. 

10  The  hills  were  covered  with  the  shadow  of  it, 
and  the  boughs  thereof  ivere  like  the  goodly  cedars. 

11  She  sent  out  her  boughs  unto  the  sea,  and  her 
branches  unto  the  river. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then  broken  down  her  hedges, 
so  that  all  they  which  pass  by  the  way  do  pluck 
her? 

13  The  boar  out  of  the  wood  doth  waste  it,  and 
the  wild  beast  of  the  field  doth  devour  it. 

14  Return,  we  beseech  thee,  O God  of  hosts : look 
down  from  heaven,  and  behold,  and  visit  this  vine ; 

15  And  the  vineyard  which  thy  right  hand  hath 
planted,  and  the  branch  that  thou  madest  strong 
for  thyself. 

16  It  is  burned  with  fire,  it  is  cut  down : they  perish 
at  the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy  right  hand, 
upon  the  son  of  man  whom  thou  madest  strong  for 
thyself. 

18  So  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee : quicken  us, 
and  we  will  call  upon  thy  name. 

19  Turn  us  again,  O Lord  God  of  hosts,  cause  thy 
face  to  shine ; and  we  shall  be  saved. 

PSALM  LXXXI. 

1 An  exhortation  to  a solemn  praising  of  God.  4 God  challengeth  that 

duty  by  reason  of  his  benefits.  8 God,  exhorting  to  obedience,  com- 

plaineth  of  their  disobedience,  which  proveth  their  own  hurt. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Gittith,  A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

SING  aloud  unto  God  our  strength:  make  a joyful 
noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 

2 Take  a psalm,  and  bring  hither  the  timbrel,  the 
pleasant  harp  with  the  psaltery. 


109 


PSALMS. 

3 Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the  new  moon,  in  the 
time  appointed,  on  our  solemn  feast  day. 

4 For  this  was  a statute  for  Israel,  and  a law  of  the 
God  of  Jacob. 

5 This  he  ordained  in  Joseph  for  a testimony, 
when  he  went  out  through  the  land  of  Egypt: 
where  I heard  a language  that  I understood 
not. 

6 I removed  his  shoulder  from  the  burden:  his 
hands  were  delivered  from  the  pots. 

7 Thou  calledst  in  trouble,  and  I delivered  thee; 
I answered  thee  in  the  secret  place  of  thunder:  I 
proved  thee  at  the  waters  of  Meribah.  Selah. 

8 Hear,  O my  people,  and  I will  testify  unto  thee : 
O Israel,  if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto  me ; 

9 There  shall  no  strange  god  be  in  thee;  neither 
shalt  thou  worship  any  strange  god. 

10  I am  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  brought  thee 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt : open  thy  mouth  wide, 
and  I Avill  fill  it. 

11  But  my  people  would  not  hearken  to  Iny  voice ; 
and  Israel  would  none  of  me. 

12  So  I gave  them  up  unto  their  own  hearts’  lust : 
and  they  walked  in  their  own  counsels. 

13  Oh  that  my  people  had  hearkened  unto  me,  and 
Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways ! 

14  I should  soon  have  subdued  their  enemies,  and 
turned  my  hand  against  their  adversaries. 

15  The  haters  of  the  Lord  should  have  submitted 
themselves  unto  him : but  their  time  should  have 
endured  for  ever. 

16  He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest  of 


110 


PSALMS. 

the  wheat : and  with  honey  out  of  the  rock  should 
I have  satisfied  thee. 

PSALM  LXXXII. 

1 The  psalmisty  having  exhorted  the  judges,  5 and  reproved  their  neg- 
ligence, 8 prayeth  God  to  judge. 

A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

God  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  the  mighty ; 

he  judgeth  among  the  gods. 

2  How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly,  and  accept  the 
persons  of  the  wicked  ? Selah. 

3  Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless:  do  justice  to 
the  afldicted  and  needy. 

4  Deliver  the  poor  and  needy:  rid  them  out  of  the 
hand  of  the  wicked. 

5  They  know  not,  neither  will  they  understand; 
they  walk  on  in  darkness : all  the  foundations  of 
the  earth  are  out  of  course. 

6  I have  said,  Ye  are  gods ; and  all  of  you  are  chil- 
dren of  the  Most  High. 

7  But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  fall  like  one  of  the 
princes.  ..  • 

8  Arise,  0 God,  judge  the  earth : for  thou  shalt  in- 
herit all  nations. 

PSALM  LXXXIII. 

1 A complaint  to  God  of  the  enemies'  conspiracies.  9 A prayer  against 
them  that  oppress  the  church. 

A Song  or  Psalm  of  Asaph. 

Keep  not  thou  silence,  O God : hold  not  thy 
peace,  and  be  not  still,  O God. 

2 For,  lo,  thine  enemies  make  a tumult : and  they 
that  hate  thee  have  lifted  up  the  head. 

3 They  have  taken  crafty  counsel  against  thy  peo- 
ple, and  consulted  against  thy  hidden  ones. 


Ill 


PSALMS. 

4 They  have  said,  Come,  and  let  ns  cut  them  ofl‘ 
from  heing  a nation ; that  the  name  of  Israel  may  be 
no  more  in  remembrance. 

5 For  they  have  consulted  together  with  one  con- 
sent : they  are  confederate  against  thee : 

6 The  tabernacles  of  Edom,  and  the  Ishmaelites ; 
of  Moab,  and  the  Hagarenes ; 

7 Gebal,  and  Ammon,  and  Amalek ; the  Philistines 
with  the  inhabitants  of  Tyre ; 

8 Assur  also  is  joined  with  them : they  have  holpen 
the  children  of  Lot.  Selah. 

9 Do  nnto  them  as  unto  the  Midianites ; as  to  Sisera, 
as  to  Jabin,  at  the  brook  of  Kison : 

10  Which  perished  at  En-dor : they  became  cls  dung 
for  the  earth. 

11  Make  their  nobles  like  Oreb,  and  like  Zeeb : yea, 
all  their  princes  as  Zebah,  and  as  Zalmunna : 

12  Who  said.  Let  ns  take  to  ourselves  the  houses  of 
God  in  possession. 

13  O my  God,  make  them  like  a wheel;  as  the 
stubble  before  the  wind. 

14  As  the  fire  burneth  a wood,  and  as  the  fiame  set- 
teth  the  mountains  on  fire ; 

15  So  persecute  them  with  thy  tempest,  and  make 
them  afraid  with  thy  storm. 

16  Fill  their  faces  with  shame ; that  they  may  seek 
thy  name,  O Lord. 

17  Let  them  be  confounded  and  troubled  for  ever ; 
yea,  let  them  be  put  to  shame,  and  perish : 

18  That  men  may  know  that  thou,  whose  name 
alone  is  JEHOVAH,  art  the  Most  High  over  all  the 
earth. 


112 


PSALMS. 

PSALM  LXXXIV. 

1 The  prophet,  longing  for  the  communion  of  the  sanctuary,  Asheweth 
how  blessed  they  are  that  dwell  therein.  8 Heprayeth  to  be  restored 
unto  it. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Gittith,  A Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

HOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  O Lord  of 
hosts ! 

2  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  faint eth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord  : my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for 
the  living  God. 

3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  a house,  and  the 
swallow  a nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her 
young,  even  thine  altars,  O Lord  of  hosts,  my  King, 
and  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house : they 
will  be  still  praising  thee.  Selah. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee ; in 
whose  heart  are  the  ways  of  them. 

6  Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca  make  it  a 
well ; the  rain  also  fllleth  the  pools. 

7  They  go  from  strength  to  strength,  every  one  of 
them  in  Zion  appeareth  before  God. 

8  0 Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer : give  ear, 
O God  of  Jacob.  • Selah. 

9  Behold,  0 God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the  face 
of  thine  anointed. 

10  For  a day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a thousand. 
I had  rather  be  a doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my 
God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 

11  For  the  Lord  God  is  a sun  and  shield:  the  Lord 
will  give  grace  and  glory:  no  good  thing  will  he 
withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly. 


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PSALMS. 

12  O Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth 
in  thee. 

PSALM  LXXXV. 

1 The  psalmist,  out  of  the  experience  of  former  mercies,  prayeih  for  the 
continuance  thereof  8 He  promiseth  to  wait  thereon,  out  of  con- 
fidence of  God's  goodness. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  favourable  unto  thy  land : 

thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people; 
thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin.  Selah. 

3  Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  wrath : thou  hast 
turned  thyself  from  the  fierceness  of  thine  anger. 

4  Turn  us,  O God  of  our  salvation,  and  cause  thine 
anger  toward  us  to  cease. 

5  Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  for  ever  ? wilt  thou 
draw  out  thine  anger  to  all  generations  ? 

6  Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again : that  thy  people 
may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

7  Shew  us  thy  mercy,  O Lord,  and  grant  us  thy 
salvation. 

8  I will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak : for  he 
will  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints : 
but  let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 

9  Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him ; 
that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

10  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together;  righteous- 
ness and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

11  Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth ; and  right- 
eousness shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

12  Tea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good ; and 
our  land  shall  yield  her  increase. 


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PSALMS. 

13  Righteousness  shall  go  before  him ; and  shall  set 
m in  the  way  of  his  steps. 

PSALM  LXXXVI. 

1 David  strengtheneth  his  prayer  by  the  conscience  of  his  religion^  5 by 
the  goodness  and  power  of  God.  11  He  desireth  the  continuance  of 
former  grace.  14  Complaining  of  the  proud^  he  craveth  some  token 
of  God's  goodness. 

A Prayer  of  David. 

BOW  down  thine  ear,  O Lord,  hear  me : for  I am 
poor  and  needy. 

2  Preserve  my  soul;  for  I am  holy:  O thou  my 
God,  save  thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  thee. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O Lord:  for  I cry  unto 
thee  daily. 

4  Rejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant : for  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  do  I lift  up  my  soul. 

5  For  thou.  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive ; 
and  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
thee. 

6  Give  ear,  O Lord,  unto  my  prayer ; and  attend  to 
the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

7  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I will  call  upon  thee  : 
for  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O 
Lord;  neither  are  there  any  works  like  unto  thy 
works. 

9  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  thee,  O Lord ; and  shall  glorify  thy 
name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things : 
thou  art  God  alone. 

11  Teach  me  thy  way,  O Lord  ; I will  walk  in  thy 
truth : unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 


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PSALMS. 

12  I will  praise  thee,  0 Lord  my  God,  with  all 
my  heart : and  I will  glorify  thy  name  for  ever- 
more. 

13  For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me:  and  thou 
hast  delivered  my  soul  from  the  lowest  hell. 

14  O God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me,  and  the 
assemblies  of  violent  men  have  sought  after  my  soul ; 
and  have  not  set  thee  before  them. 

15  But  thou,  O Lord,  art  a God  full  of  compassion, 
and  gracious,  longsuffering,  and  plenteous  in  mercy 
and  truth. 

16  O turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ; give 
thy  strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  save  the  son  of 
thine  handmaid. 

17  Shew  me  a token  for  good ; that  they  which  hate 
me  may  see  it^  and  be  ashamed : because  thou.  Lord, 
hast  holpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 

PSALM  LXXXVII. 

1 The  nature  and  glory  of  the  church.  4 The  increase,  honour,  and 
comfort  of  the  members  thereof. 

A Psalm  or  Song  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

HIS  foundation  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 

2  The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion  more  than 
all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

3  Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  O city  of  God. 
Selah. 

4  I will  make  mention  of  Rahab  and  Babylon  to 
them  that  know  me:  hehold  Philistia,  and  Tyre, 
with  Ethiopia ; this  man  was  born  there. 

5  And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man 
was  born  in  her:  and  the  Highest  himself  shall 
establish  her. 


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PSALMS. 

6 The  Lord  shall  count,  when  he  writeth  up  the 
people,  that  this  man  was  born  there.  Selah. 

7 As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instruments 
shall  be  there:  all  my  springs  are  in  thee. 

PSALM  LXXXVIII. 

A prayer  containing  a grievous  complaint. 

A Song  or  Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah.tothe  chief  Musician  upon 
Mahalath  Leannoth,  Maschil  of  Heman  the  Ezrahite. 

OLORD  God  of  my  salvation,  I have  cried  day 
and  night  before  thee : 

2  Let  my  prayer  come  before  thee : incline  thine 
ear  unto  my  cry ; 

3  For  my  soul  is  full  of  troubles  : and  my  life  draw- 
eth  nigh  unto  the  grave. 

4  I am  counted  with  them  that  go  down  into  the 
pit : I am  as  a man  that  hath  no  strength : 

5  Free  among  the  dead,  like  the  slain  that  lie  in  the 
grave,  whom  thou  rememberest  no  more : and  they 
are  cut  off  from  thy  hand. 

6  Thou  hast  laid  me  in  the  lowest  pit,  in  darkness, 
in  the  deeps. 

7  Thy  wrath  lieth  hard  upon  me,  and  thou  hast 
afflicted  me  with  all  thy  waves.  Selah. 

8  Thou  hast  put  away  mine  acquaintance  far  from 
me;  thou  hast  made  me  an  abomination  unto  them  : 
I am  shut  up,  and  I cannot  come  forth. 

9  Mine  eye  mourneth  by  reason  of  affliction : Lord, 
I have  called  daily  upon  thee,  I have  stretched  out 
my  hands  unto  thee. 

10  Wilt  thou  shew  wonders  to  the  dead?  shall  the 
dead  arise  and  praise  thee  ? Selah. 


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PSALMS. 

11  Sliall  thy  lovingkindness  he  declared  in  the 
grave  ? or  thy  faithfulness  in  destruction  ? 

12  Shall  thy  wonders  be  known  in  the  dark?  and 
thy  righteousness  in  the  land  of  forgetfulness  ? 

13  But  unto  thee  have  I cried,  O Lord  ; and  in  the 
morning  shall  my  prayer  prevent  thee. 

14  Lord,  why  castest  thou  off  my  soul  ? whij  hidest 
thou  thy  face  from  me  ? 

15  I am  afflicted  and  ready  to  die  from  my  youth  up : 
while  I suffer  thy  terrors  I am  distracted. 

16  Thy  fierce  wrath  goeth  over  me;  thy  terrors 
have  cut  me  off. 

17  They  came  round  about  me  daily  like  water; 
they  compassed  me  about  together. 

18  Lover  and  friend  hast  thou  put  far  from  me,  and 
mine  acquaintance  into  darkness. 

PSALM  LXXXIX. 

1 The  psalmist  praiseth  God  for  his  covenant,  5 for  his  wonderful 

poiver,  15  for  the  care  of  his  church,  19  for  his  favour  to  the  kingdom 

of  David.  38  Then  complaining  of  contrary  events,  46  he  expostu- 

lateth,  prayeth,  and  blesseth  God. 

Maschil  of  Ethan  the  Ezrahite. 

I  WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever: 

with  my  mouth  will  I make  known  thy  faithful- 
ness to  all  generations. 

2  For  I have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for  ever : 
thy  faithfulness  shalt  thou  establish  in  the  very 
heavens. 

3  I have  made  a covenant  with  my  chosen,  I have 
sworn  unto  David  my  servant, 

4  Thy  seed  will  I establish  for  ever,  and  build  up 
thy  throne  to  all  generations.  Selah. 


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PSALMS. 

5 And  the  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wonders,  O 
Lokd  : thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  saints. 

6 For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord?  who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be 
likened  unto  the  Lord  ? 

7 God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
about  him. 

8 0 Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a strong  Lord  like 
unto  thee  ? or  to  thy  faithfulness  round  about  thee  ? 

9 Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea:  when  the 
waves  thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 

10  Thou  hast  broken  Rahab  in  pieces,  as  one  that 
is  slain ; thou  hast  scattered  thine  enemies  with  thy 
strong  arm. 

11  The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine : 
as  for  the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof,  thou  hast 
founded  them. 

12  The  north  and  the  south  thou  hast  created  them: 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name. 

13  Thou  hast  a mighty  arm : strong  is  thy  hand,  and 
high  is  thy  right  hand. 

14  Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy 
throne : mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 

15  Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful 
sound : they  shall  walk,  O Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy 
countenance. 

16  In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day:  and 
in  thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

17  F or  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength : and  in 
thy  favour  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 


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PSALMS. 

18  For  the  Lord  is  our  defence ; and  the  Holy  One 
of  Israel  is  our  King. 

19  Then  thou  spakest  in  vision  to  thy  Holy  One, 
and  saidst,  I have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  mighty ; 
I have  exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the  people. 

20  I have  found  David  my  servant ; with  my  holy 
oil  have  I anointed  him : 

21  With  whom  my  hand  shall  he  established : mine 
arm  also  shall  strengthen  him. 

22  The  enemy  shall  not  exact  upon  him ; nor  the 
son  of  wickedness  afflict  him. 

23  And  I will  beat  down  his  foes  before  his  face,  and 
plague  them  that  hate  him. 

24  But  my  faithfulness  and  my  mercy  shall  be  with 
him : and  in  my  name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 

25  I will  set  his  hand  also  in  the  sea,  and  his  right 
hand  in  the  rivers. 

26  He  shall  cry  unto  me.  Thou  art  my  Father,  my 
God,  and  the  Rock  of  my  salvation. 

27  Also  I will  make  him  my  firstborn,  higher  than 
the  kings  of  the  earth. 

28  My  mercy  will  I keep  for  him  for  evermore,  and 
my  covenant  shall  stand  fast  with  him. 

29  His  seed  also  will  I make  to  endure  for  ever,  and 
his  throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

30  If  his  children  forsake  my  law,  and  walk  not  in 
my  judgments ; 

31  If  they  break  my  statutes,  and  keep  not  my  com- 
mandments ; 

32  Then  will  I visit  their  transgression  with  the 
rod,  and  their  iniquity  with  stripes. 

33  Nevertheless  my  lovingkindness  will  I not  iit- 


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PSALMS. 

terly  take  from  him,  nor  suffer  my  faithfulness  to 
fail. 

34  My  covenant  will  I not  break,  nor  alter  the 
thing  that  is  gone  out  of  my  lips. 

35  Once  have  I sworn  by  my  holiness  that  I will 
not  lie  unto  David. 

36  His  seed  shall  endure  for  ever,  and  his  throne  as 
the  sun  before  me. 

37  It  shall  be  established  for  ever  as  the  moon,  and 
ds  a faithful  witness  in  heaven.  Selah. 

38  But  thou  hast  cast  off  and  abhorred,  thou  hast 
been  wroth  with  thine  anointed. 

39  Thou  hast  made  void  the  covenant  of  thy  serv- 
ant : thou  hast  profaned  his  crown  by  casting  it  to  the 
ground. 

40  Thou  hast  broken  down  all  his  hedges;  thou 
hast  brought  his  strong  holds  to  ruin. 

41  All  that  pass  by  the  way  spoil  him : he  is  a re- 
proach to  his  neighbours. 

42  Thou  hast  set  up  the  right  hand  of  his  adver- 
saries ; thou  hast  made  all  his  enemies  to  rejoice. 

43  Thou  hast  also  turned  the  edge  of  his  sword,  and 
hast  not  made  him  to  stand  in  the  battle. 

44  Thou  hast  made  his  glory  to  cease,  and  cast  his 
throne  down  to  the  ground. 

45  The  days  of  his  youth  hast  thou  shortened : thou 
hast  covered  him  with  shame.  Selah. 

46  How  long.  Lord  ? wilt  thou  hide  thyself  for 
ever?  shall  thy  wrath  burn  like  fire ? 

47  Remember  how  short  my  time  is:  wherefore 
hast  thou  made  all  men  in  vain  ? 

48  What  man  is  Tie  that  liveth,  and  shall  not  see 


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PSALMS. 

death  ? shall  he  deliver  his  soul  from  the  hand  of  the 
grave  ? Selah. 

49  Lord,  where  are  thy  former  lovingkindnesses, 
which  thou  swarest  unto  David  in  thy  truth  ? 

50  Kemember,  Lord,  the  reproach  of  thy  servants ; 
how  I do  bear  in  my  bosom  the  reproach  of  all  the 
mighty  people ; 

51  Wherewith  thine  enemies  have  reproached,  O 
Lord;  wherewith  they  have  reproached  the  foot- 
steps of  thine  anointed. 

52  Blessed  he  the  Lord  for  evermore.  Amen,  and 
Amen. 

PSALM  XC. 

1 Moses,  setting  forth  God's  providence,  3 complaineth  of  human  fra- 
gility, T divine  chastisements,  10  and  brevity  of  life.  12  He  prayeth 
for  the  knowledge  and  sensible  experience  of  God's  good  providence. 
A Prayer  of  Moses  the  man  of  God. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  dwellingplace  in  all 
generations. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even 
from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction ; and  sayest.  Re- 
turn, ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  hut  as  yester- 
day when  it  is  past,  and  as  a watch  in  the  night. 

5  Thou  earnest  them  away  as  with  a flood ; they  are 
as  a sleep : in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which 
groweth  up. 

6  In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up.;  in 
the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

7  For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger,  and  by  thy 
wrath  are  we  troubled. 


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PSALMS, 

8 Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee,  our 
secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

9 For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath : we 
spend  our  years  as  a tale  that  is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and 
ten ; and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore 
years,  yet  is  their  strength  labour  and  sorrow ; for  it 
is  soon  cut  olf,  and  we  fly  away. 

11  Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger?  even 
according  to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may 
apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

18  Return,  O Lord,  how  long?  and  let  it  repent 
thee  concerning  thy  servants. 

14  O satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy ; that  we  may 
rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

15  Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou 
hast  afldicted  us,  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen 
evil. 

16  Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants,  and  thy 
glory  unto  their  children. 

17  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon 
us : and  establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon 
us ; yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 

PSALM  XCI. 

1 The  state  of  the  godly.  3 Their  safety.  9 Their  habitation.  11  Their 
servants.  14  Their  friend  ; with  the  effects  of  them  all. 

He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
High  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Al- 
mighty. 

2 I will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my 
fortress  : my  God ; in  him  will  I trust. 


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PSALMS. 

3 Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
fowler,  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

4 He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under 
his  wings  shalt  thou  trust:  his  truth  shall  he  thy 
shield  and  buckler. 

5 Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night ; 
nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 

6 Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness ; 
nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noonday. 

7 A thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand 
at  thy  right  hand ; hut  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

8 Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold  and  see 
the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

9 Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which  is  my 
refuge,  even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation ; 

10  There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee,  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

11  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands,  lest  thou 
dash  thy  foot  against  a stone. 

13  Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder:  the 
young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under 
feet. 

14  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore 
will  I deliver  him : I will  set  him  on  high,  because 
he  hath  known  my  name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I will  answer  him: 
I will  he  with  him  in  trouble ; I will  deliver  him,  and 
honour  him. 

16  With  long  life  will  I satisfy  him,  and  shew  him 
my  salvation. 


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PSALMS. 


PSALM  XCII. 

1 The  prophet  exhorteth  to  praise  God,  4 for  his  great  works,  6 for 
his  judgments  on  the  wicked,  10  and  for  his  goodness  to  the  godly. 

A Psalm  or  Song  for  the  sabbath  day. 

/T  is  a good  thing  to  give  thanks  nnto  the  Lord, 
and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O Most  High  : 
2 To  shew  forth  thy  lovingkindness  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  thy  faithfulness  every  night, 

3  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the 
psaltery ; upon  the  harp  with  a solemn  sound. 

4  For  thou.  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy 
work : I will  triumph  in  the  works  of  thy  hands. 

5  O Lord,  how  great  are  thy  works!  and  thy 
thoughts  are  very  deep. 

6  A brutish  man  knoweth  not ; neither  doth  a fool 
understand  this. 

7  When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when 
all  the  workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish ; it  is  that  they 
shall  be  destroyed  for  ever : 

8  But  thou.  Lord,  art  most  high  for  evermore. 

9  For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O Lord,  for,  lo,  thine  en- 
emies shall  perish ; all  the  workers  of  iniquity  shall 
be  scattered. 

10  But  my  horn  shalt  thou  exalt  like  the  horn  of 
a unicorn : I shall  be  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

11  Mine  eye  also  shall  see  my  desire  on  mine  en- 
emies, and  mine  ears  shall  hear  my  desire  of  the 
wicked  that  rise  up  against  me. 

12  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree : 
he  shall  grow  like  a cedar  in  Lebanon. 

13  Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 


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14  They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age ; they 
shall  be  fat  and  flourishing ; 

15  To  shew  that  the  Lord  is  upright:  he  is  my 
rock,  and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 

PSALM  XCIII. 

The  majesty^  power,  and  holiness  of  Christ's  kingdom. 

The  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with  majesty; 

the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  he 
hath  girded  himself:  the  world  also  is  stablished, 
that  it  cannot  be  moved. 

2  Thy  throne  is  established  of  old : thou  art  from 
everlasting. 

3  The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O Lord,  the  floods  have 
lifted  up  their  voice ; the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

4  The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of 
many  waters,  yea^  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

5  Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure : holiness  becometh 
thine  house,  O Lord,  for  ever. 

PSALM  XCIV. 

1 The  prophet,  calling  for  fistice,  complaineth  of  tyranny  and  impiety. 
8 He  teacheth  God's  providence.  12  He  sheweth  the  blessedness  of  af- 
fliction. 16  God  is  the  defender  of  the  afflicted. 

OLORD  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth ; O 
God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth,  shew  thy- 
self. 

2  Lift  up  thyself,  thou  Judge  of  the  earth : render  a 
reward  to  the  proud. 

3  Lord,  how  long  shall  the  wicked,  how  long  shall 
the  wicked  triumph  ? 

4  How  long  shall  they  utter  and  speak  hard  things  ? 
and  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  boast  themselves  ? 


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5 They  break  in  pieces  thy  people,  O Lord,  and  af- 
flict thine  heritage. 

6 They  slay  the  widow  and  the  stranger,  and  mur- 
der the  fatherless. 

7 Yet  they  say.  The  Lord  shall  not  see,  neither 
shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

8 Understand,  ye  brutish  among  the  people : and  ye 
fools,  when  will  ye  be  wise  ? 

9 He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear?  he 
that  formed  the  eye,  shall  he  not  see  ? 

10  He  that  chastiseth  the  heathen,  shall  not  he 
correct  ? he  that  teacheth  man  knowledge,  shall  not 
he  know? 

11  The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  man,  that 
they  are  vanity. 

12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest,  O 
Lord,  and  teachest  him  out  of  thy  law ; 

13  That  thou  mayest  give  him  rest  from  the  days  of 
adversity,  until  the  pit  be  digged  for  the  wicked. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  not  cast  off  his  people,  neither 
will  he  forsake  his  inheritance. 

15  But  judgment  shall  return  unto  righteousness: 
and  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 

16  Who  will  rise  up  for  me  against  the  evil  doers  ? 
or  who  will  stand  up  for  me  against  the  workers  of 
iniquity  ? 

17  Unless  the  Lord  had  been  my  help,  my  soul  had 
almost  dwelt  in  silence. 

18  When  I said.  My  foot  slippeth;  thy  mercy,  O 
Lord,  held  me  up. 

19  In  the  multitude  of  my  thoughts  within  me  thy 
comforts  delight  my  soul. 


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20  Shall  the  throne  of  iniquity  have  fellowship  with 
thee,  which  frameth  mischief  by  a law  ? 

21  They  gather  themselves  together  against  the 
soul  of  the  righteous,  and  condemn  the  innocent 
blood. 

22  But  the  Lord  is  my  defence  ; and  my  God  is  the 
rock  of  my  refuge. 

23  And  he  shall  bring  upon  them  their  own  iniquity, 
and  shall  cut  them  off  in  their  own  wickedness  ; yea^ 
the  Lord  our  God  shall  cut  them  off. 

PSALM  XCV. 

1 An  exhortation  to  praise  God,  Z for  his  greatness,  Q and  for  his  good- 
ness, 8 and  not  to  tempt  him. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  : let  us  make 
a joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiv- 
ing, and  make  a joyful  noise  unto  him  with  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a great  God,  and  a great  King 
above  all  gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth : the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also.  ’ 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it : and  his  hands 
formed  the  dry  land. 

6  O come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down:  let  us 
kneel  before  the  Lord  our  maker. 

7  For  he  is  our  God ; and  we  are  the  people  of  his 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand.  To  day  if  ye  will 
hear  his  voice, 

8  Harden  not  your  heart,  as  in  the  provocation,  and 
as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilderness : 

9  When  your  fathers  tempted  me,  proved  me,  and 
saw  my  work. 


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10  Forty  years  loDg  was  I grieved  with  this  genera- 
tion, and  said,  It  is  a people  that  do  err  in  their  heart, 
and  they  have  not  known  my  ways : 

11  Unto  whom  I sware  in  my  wrath  that  they 
should  not  enter  into  my  rest. 

PSALM  XCYI. 

1 An  exhortation  to  praise  God,  4 for  his  greatness,  8 for  his  kingdom, 
llfor  his  general  judgment. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a new  song:  sing  unto 
the  Lord,  all  the  earth. 

2  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name ; shew  forth 
his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

3  Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen,  his  wonders 
among  all  people. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised : 
he  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

5  For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols ; but  the 
Lord  made  the  heavens. 

6  Honour  and  majesty  are  before  him : strength  and 
beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

7  Give  unto  the  Lord,  O ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

8  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name : 
bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

9  O worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness : 
fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 

10  Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord  reigneth : 
the  world  also  shall  be  established  that  it  shall  not 
be  moved : he  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

11  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be 
glad ; let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 


9 


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PSALMS. 

12  Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein : 
then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice 

13  Before  the  Lord  : for  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh 
to  judge  the  earth:  he  shall  judge  the  world  with 
righteousness,  and  the  people  with  his  truth. 

PSALM  XCVII. 

1 The  majesty  of  God's  kingdom.  7 The  church  rejoiceth  at  God's 
judgments  upon  idolaters.  10  An  exhortation  to  godliness  and  glad- 
ness. 

The  Lord  reigneth ; let  the  earth  rejoice ; let  the 
multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

2  Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him : right- 
eousness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his 
throne. 

3  A fire  goeth  before  him,  and  burneth  up  his 
enemies  round  about. 

4  His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world : the  earth 
saw,  and  trembled. 

5  The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of 
the  Lord,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the 
whole  earth. 

6  The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness,  and  all 
the  people  see  his  glory. 

7  Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven  images, 
that  boast  themselves  of  idols : worship  him,  all  ye 
gods. 

8  Zion  heard,  and  was  glad;  and  the  daughters 
of  Judah  rejoiced  because  of  thy  judgments,  O 
Lord. 

9  For  thou.  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth : 
thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

10  Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil:  he  preserveth 


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the  souls  of  his  saints ; he  delivereth  them  out  of 
the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

11  Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and  gladness  for 
the  upright  in  heart. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lokd,  ye  righteous;  and  give 
thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

PSALM  XCVIII. 

1 The  psalmist  exhorteth  the  Jews,  4 the  Gentiles,  7 and  all  the  creaU 
ures  to  praise  God. 

A Psalm. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a new  song ; for  he  hath 
done  mai’vellous  things : his  right  hand,  and  his 
holy  arm,  hath  gotten  him  the  victory. 

2  The  Lord  hath  made  known  his  salvation : his 
righteousness  hath  he  openly  shewed  in  the  sight  of 
the  heathen. 

3  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his  truth 
toward  the  house  of  Israel : all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

4  Make  a joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth : 
make  a loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

5  Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp ; with  the  harp, 
and  the  voice  of  a psalm. 

6  With  trumpets  and  sound  of  cornet  make  a joy- 
ful noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

7  Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the 
world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein, 

8  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands : let  the  hills  be 
joyful  together 

9  Before  the  Lord;  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the 
earth : with  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world, 
and  the  people  with  equity. 


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PSALM  XCIX. 

1 The  prophet ,,  fretting  forth  the  kingdom  of  God  in  Zion,  5 exhort eth  all, 
by  the  example  of  forefathers,  to  worship  God  at  his  holy  hill. 

The  Lord  reigneth;  let  the  people  tremble:  he 
sitteth  between  the  cherubim ; let  the  earth  be 
moved. 

2  The  Lord  is  great  in  Zion ; and  he  is  high  above 
all  the  people. 

3  Let  them  praise  thy  great  and  terrible  name ; for 
it  is  holy. 

4  The  king’s  strength  also  loveth  judgment ; thou 
dost  establish  equity,  thou  executest  judgment  and 
righteousness  in  Jacob. 

5  Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his 
footstool ; for  he  is  holy. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests,  and  Samuel 
among  them  that  call  upon  his  name;  they  called 
upon  the  Lord,  and  he  answered  them. 

7  He  spake  unto  them  in  the  cloudy  pillar : they  kept 
his  testimonies,  and  the  ordinance  that  he  gave  them. 
8 Thou  answeredst  them,  O Lord  our  God : thou 
wast  a God  that  forgavest  them,  though  thou  tookest 
vengeance  of  their  inventions. 

9 Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy 
hill ; for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

PSALM  C. 

1 An  exhortation  to  praise  God  cheerfully,  3 for  his  greatness,  4 and 
for  his  power. 

A Psalm  of  praise. 

Make  a joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands. 

2 Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness : come  before 
his  presence  with  singing. 


PSALMS. 

3 Know  ye  tLat  the  Lord  he  is  God : it  is  he  that 
hath  made  ns,  and  not  we  ourselves ; we  are  his  peo- 
ple, and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

4 Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
his  courts  with  praise:  be  thankful  unto  him,  and 
bless  his  name. 

5 Eor  the  Lord  is  good ; his  mercy  is  everlasting ; 
and  his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

PSALM  Cl. 

David  maketh  a vow  and  profession  of  godliness. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

I  WILL  sing  of  mercy  and  judgment ; unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  will  I sing. 

2  I will  behave  myself  wisely  in  a perfect  way.  0 
when  wilt  thou  come  unto  me  ? I will  walk  within 
my  house  with  a perfect  heart. 

3  I will  set  no  wicked  thing  before  mine  eyes : I 
hate  the  work  of  them  that  turn  aside ; it  shall  not 
cleave  to  me. 

4  A fro  ward  heart  shall  depart  from  me : I will  not 
know  a person. 

5  Whoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbour,  him  will 
I cut  off : him  that  hath  a high  look  and  a proud 
heart  will  not  I suffer. 

6  Mine  eyes  shall  he  upon  the  faithful  of  the  land, 
that  they  may  dwell  with  me : he  that  walketh  in  a 
perfect  way,  he  shall  serve  me. 

7  He  that  worketh  deceit  shall  not  dwell  within  my 
house : he  that  telleth  lies  shall  not  tarry  in  my  sight. 
8 I will  early  destroy  all  the  wicked  of  the  land; 
that  I may  cut  off  all  wicked  doers  from  the  city  of 
the  Lord. 


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PSALM  CII. 

1 The  prophet  in  his  prayer  moJceth  a grievous  compJaint.  12  He  takeih 
comfort  in  the  eternity  and  mercy  of  God.  18  The  mercies  of  God  are 
to  be  recorded.  23  He  sustaineth  his  weakness  by  the  unchangeableness 
of  God. 

A Prayer  of  the  afflicted,  when  he  is  overwhelmed,  and  poureth  out 
his  complaint  before  the  Lord. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O Lord,  and  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

2  Hide  not  thy  face  from  me  in  the  day  when  I am  in 
trouble ; incline  thine  ear  unto  me : in  the  day  when 
I call  answer  me  speedily. 

3  For  my  days  are  consumed  like  smoke,  and  my 
bones  are  burned  as  a hearth. 

4  My  heart  is  smitten,  and  withered  like  grass;  so 
that  I forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

5  By  reason  of  the  voice  of  my  groaning  my  bones 
cleave  to  my  skin. 

6  I am  like  a pelican  of  the  wilderness : I am  like 
an  owl  of  the  desert. 

7  I watch,  and  am  as  a sparrow  alone  upon  the 
housetop. 

8  Mine  enemies  reproach  me  all  the  day;  and 
they  that  are  mad  against  me  are  sworn  against 
me. 

9  For  I have  eaten  ashes  like  bread,  and  mingled  my 
drink  with  weeping, 

10  Because  of  thine  indignation  and  thy  wrath : for 
thou  hast  lifted  me  up,  and  cast  me  down. 

11  My  days  are  like  a shadow  that  declineth ; and  I 
am  Avithered  like  grass. 

12  But  thou,  0 Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever;  and 
thy  remembrance  unto  all  generations. 


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PSALMS. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Zion : for 
the  time  to  favour  her,  yea,  the  set  time,  is  come. 

11  Por  thy  servants  take  pleasure  in  her  stones,  and 
favour  the  dust  thereof. 

15  So  the  heathen  shall  fear  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  thy  glory. 

16  When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion,  he  shall  ap- 
pear in  his  glory. 

17  He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  destitute,  and 
not  despise  their  prayer. 

18  This  shall  be  written  for  the  generation  to  come : 
and  the  people  which  shall  be  created  shall  praise 
the  Lord. 

19  For  he  hath  looked  down  from  the  height  of  his 
sanctuary;  from  heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the 
earth ; 

20  To  hear  the  groaning  of  the  prisoner;  to  loose 
those  that  are  appointed  to  death; 

21  To  declare  the  name  of  the  Lord  in  Zion,  and 
his  praise  in  Jerusalem ; 

22  When  the  people  are  gathered  together,  and  the 
kingdoms,  to  serve  the  Lord. 

23  He  weakened  my  strength  in  the  way ; he  short- 
ened my  days. 

24  I said,  0 my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the  midst 
of  my  days : thy  years  are  throughout  all  generations. 

25  Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth : 
and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

26  They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure:  yea, 
all  of  them  shall  wax  old  like  a garment ; as  a vest- 
ure shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they  shall  be 
changed : 


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PSALMS. 

27  But  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years  shall  have 
no  end. 

28  The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue,  and 
their  seed  shall  be  established  before  thee. 

PSALM  cm. 

1 uin  exhortation  to  bless  God  for  his  mercy,  15  and  for  the  constancy 
thereof. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Bless  the  lord,  O my  soul : and  all  that  is  with- 
in me,  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  Bless  the  Lord,  O my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits : 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities ; who  healeth 
all  thy  diseases ; 

4  Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction  ; who 
crowneth  thee  with  lovingkindness  and  tender  mer- 
cies ; 

5  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things;  so 
that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle’s. 

6  The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment 
for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

7  He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  acts 
unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

8  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger, 
and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

9  He  will  not  always  chide:  neither  will  he  keep  his 
aiiger  for  ever.  j 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins ; nor  re- 
warded us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

11  For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so 
great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 


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PSALMS. 

12  As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath  he 
removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 

13  Like  as  a father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lokd 
pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

14  For  he  knoweth  our  frame;  he  remembereth 
that  we  are  dust. 

15  As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass : as  a flower  of 
the  field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

16  For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone;  and 
the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

17  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  right- 
eousness unto  children’s  children ; 

18  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to  those  that 
remember  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heav- 
ens ; and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

20  Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  that  excel  in 
strength,  that  do  his  commandments,  hearkening 
unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

21  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ; ye  ministers 
of  his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 

22  Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works  in  all  places  of  his 
dominion : bless  the  Lord,  O my  soul. 

PSALM  CIV. 

1 A meditation  upon  the  mighty  power,  7 and  wonderful  providence  of 

God.  31  God's  glory  is  eternal.  33  Tlte  prophet  voweth  pei'petually 

to  praise  God. 

Bless  the  lord,  O my  soul.  O Lord  my  God, 
thou  art  very  great ; thou  art  clothed  with  hon- 
our and  majesty: 

2 Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a gar- 


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ment:  who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a cur- 
tain : 

3 Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the 
waters:  who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot:  who 
walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind : 

4 Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits ; his  ministers  a 
flaming  Are : 

5 Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it 
should  not  be  removed  for  ever. 

6 Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a gar- 
ment : the  w^aters  stood  above  the  mountains. 

7 At  thy  rebuke  they  fled;  at  the  voice  of  thy 
thunder  they  hasted  away. 

8 They  go  up  by  the  mountains ; they  go  down  by 
the  valleys  unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  founded 
for  them. 

9 Thou  hast  set  a bound  that  they  may  not  pass 
over  ; that  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

10  He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys,  which 
run  among  the  hills. 

11  They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  fleld : the 
wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 

12  By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their 
habitation,  which  sing  among  the  branches. 

13  He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers:  the 
earth  is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

14  He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle, 
and  herb  for  the  service  of  man:  that  he  may 
bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth; 

15  And  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man, 
and  oil  to  make  his  face  to  shine,  and  bread  which 
strengtheneth  man’s  heart. 


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PSALMS. 

16  The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap;  the  cedars 
of  Lebanon,  which  he  hath  planted ; 

17  Where  the  birds  make  their  nests : as  for  the 
stork,  the  fir  trees  are  her  house. 

18  The  high  hills  are  a refuge  for  the  wild  goats ; 
a7id  the  rocks  for  the  conies. 

19  He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons:  the  sun 
knoweth  his  going  down. 

20  Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night : wherein 
all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep  forth, 

21  The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey,  and  seek 
their  meat  from  God. 

22  The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves  together, 
and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

23  Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and  to  his  labour 
until  the  evening. 

24  0 Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works ! in  wis- 
dom hast  thou  made  them  all:  the  earth  is  full  of 
thy  riches. 

25  So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea,  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

26  There  go  the  ships  : there  is  that  leviathan,  wJiom 
thou  hast  made  to  play  therein. 

27  These  wait  all  upon  thee ; that  thou  mayest  give 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

28  That  thou  givest  them  they  gather : thou  openest 
thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

29  Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled:  thou 
takest  away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  return  to 
their  dust. 

30  Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created: 
and  thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 


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31  The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever: 
the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

32  He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  tremhleth : he 
toucheth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

33  I will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I live:  I 
will  sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I have  my  being. 

34  My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet : I will  be 
glad  in  the  Lord. 

35  Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth, 
and  let  the  wicked  be  no  more.  Bless  thou  the 
Lord,  O my  soul.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CV. 

1 An  exhortation  to  praise  God,  and  to  seek  ont  his  works.  7 The 
story  of  God's  providence  over  Abraham,  16  over  Joseph,  23  over 
Jacob  in  Egypt,  26  over  Moses  delivering  the  Israelites,  37  over  the 
Israelites  bi'ought  out  of  Egypt,  fed  in  the  wilderness,  and  planted 
in  Canaan. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  call  upon  his 
name : make  known  his  deeds  among  the 
people. 

2  Sing  unto  him,  sing  psalms  unto  him:  talk  ye 
of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

3  Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name : let  the  heart  of  them 
rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  the  Lord,  and  his  strength:  seek  his  face 
evermore. 

5  Remember  his  marvellous  works  that  he  hath 
done;  his  wonders,  and  the  judgments  of  his  mouth; 
6 O ye  seed  of  Abraham  his  servant,  ye  children  of 
Jacob  his  chosen. 

7 He  is  the  Lord  our  God : his  judgments  are  in  all 
the  earth. 

8 He  hath  remembered  his  covenant  for  ever,  the . 


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word  which  he  commanded  to  a thousand  genera- 
tions. 

9 Which  covenant  he  made  with  Abraham,  and  his 
oath  unto  Isaac ; 

10  And  confirmed  the  same  unto  Jacob  for  a law, 
a7id  to  Israel /or  an  everlasting  covenant : 

11  Saying,  Unto  thee  will  I give  the  land  of  Canaan, 
the  lot  of  your  inheritance : 

13  When  they  were  but  a few  men  in  number ; yea, 
very  few,  and  strangers  in  it. 

13  When  they  went  from  one  nation  to  another, 
from  of),e  kingdom  to  another  people ; 

14  He  suffered  no  man  to  do  them  wTong : yea,  he 
reproved  kings  for  their  sakes  ; 

15  Saying^  Touch  not  mine  anointed,  and  do  my 
prophets  no  harm. 

16  Moreover  he  called  for  a famine  upon  the  land : 
he  brake  the  whole  stafl[’  of  bread. 

17  He  sent  a man  before  them,  even  Joseph,  wfio  was 
sold  for  a servant : 

18  Whose  feet  they  hurt  with  fetters : he  was  laid 
in  iron : 

19  Until  the  time  that  his  word  came : the  word  of 
the  Lord  tried  him. 

20  The  king  sent  and  loosed  him  ; even  the  ruler  of 
the  people,  and  let  him  go  free. 

31  He  made  him  lord  of  his  house,  and  ruler  of  all 
his  substance : 

33  To  bind  his  princes  at  his  pleasure ; and  teach 
his  senators  wisdom. 

33  Israel  also  came  into  Egypt;  and  Jacob  sojourned 
in  the  land  of  Ham. 


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PSALMS. 

24  And  he  increased  his  people  greatly ; and  made 
them  stronger  than  their  enemies. 

25  He  turned  their  heart  to  hate  his  people,  to  deal 
subtilely  with  his  servants. 

26  He  sent  Moses  his  servant ; and  Aaron  whom  he 
had  chosen. 

27  They  shewed  his  signs  among  them,  and  won- 
ders in  the  land  of  Ham. 

28  He  sent  darkness,  and  made  it  dark;  and  they 
rebelled  not  against  his  word. 

29  He  turned  their  waters  into  blood,  and  slew 
their  fish. 

80  Their  land  brought  forth  frogs  in  abundance,  in 
the  chambers  of  their  kings. 

81  He  spake,  and  there  came  divers  sorts  of  flies, 
and  lice  in  all  their  coasts. 

82  He  gave  them  hail  for  rain,  and  flaming  fire  in 
their  land. 

83  He  smote  their  vines  also  and  their  fig  trees; 
and  brake  the  trees  of  their  coasts. 

84  He  spake,  and  the  locusts  came,  and  caterpillars, 
and  that  without  number, 

35  And  did  eat  up  all  the  herbs  in  their  land,  and 
devoured  the  fruit  of  their  ground. 

36  He  smote  also  all  the  firstborn  in  their  land,  the 
chief  of  all  their  strength. 

37  He  brought  them  forth  also  with  silver  and  gold : 
and  there  teas  not  one  feahle  perso7i  among  their  tribes. 

88  Egypt  was  glad  when  they  departed:  for  the 
fear  of  them  fell  upon  them. 

39  He  spread  a cloud  for  a covering;  and  fire  to 
give  light  in  the  night. 


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PSALMS. 

40  The  people  asked,  and  he  brought  quails,  and  sat- 
isfied them  with  the  bread  of  heaven. 

41  He  opened  the  rock,  and  the  waters  gushed  out ; 
they  ran  in  the  dry  places  like  a river. 

42  For  he  remembered  his  holy  promise,  and  Abra- 
ham his  servant. 

43  And  he  brought  forth  his  people  with  joy,  and 
his  chosen  with  gladness : 

44  And  gave  them  the  lands  of  the  heathen:  and 
they  inherited  the  labour  of  the  people ; 

45  That  they  might  observe  his  statutes,  and  keep 
his  laws.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CVI. 

1 The  psalmist  exhorteth  to  praise  God.  4 He  prayeth  for  pardon  of 
sin,  as  God  did  with  the  fathers.  7 The  story  of  the  people's  rebellion, 
and  God's  mercy.  47  He  concludeth  with  prayer  and  praise. 

PPAISE  ye  the  Lord.  O give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord  ; for  he  is  good : for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

2  Who  can  utter  the  mighty  acts  of  the  Lord  ? who 
can  shew  forth  all  his  praise  ? 

3  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  judgment,  and  he  that 
doeth  righteousness  at  all  times. 

4  Remember  me,  O Lord,  with  the  favour  that  thou 
hearest  unto  thy  people : O visit  me  with  thy  sal- 
vation ; 

5  That  I may  see  the  good  of  thy  chosen,  that  I 
may  rejoice  in  the  gladness  of  thy  nation,  that  I may 
glory  with  thine  inheritance. 

6  We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers,  we  have  com- 
mitted iniquity,  we  have  done  wickedly. 

7  Our  fathers  understood  not  thy  wonders  in 


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PSALMS. 

Egypt ; they  remembered  not  the  multitude  of  thy 
mercies;  but  provoked  Mm  at  the  sea,  even  at  the 
Ked  sea. 

8 Nevertheless  he  saved  them  for  his  name’s 
sake,  that  he  might  make  his  mighty  power  to  be 
known. 

9 He  rebuked  the  Red  sea  also,  and  it  was  dried 
up : so  he  led  them  through  the  depths,  as  through 
the  wilderness. 

10  And  he  saved  them  from  the  hand  of  him  that 
hated  tTiem^  and  redeemed  them  from  the  hand  of  the 
enemy. 

11  And  the  waters  covered  their  enemies:  there 
was  not  one  of  them  left. 

12  Then  believed  they  his  words ; they  sang  his 
praise. 

13  They  soon  forgat  his  works ; they  waited  not  for 
his  counsel : 

14  But  lusted  exceedingly  in  the  wilderness,  and 
tempted  God  in  the  desert. 

15  And  he  gave  them  their  request ; but  sent  lean- 
ness into  their  soul. 

16  They  envied  Moses  also  in  the  camp,  and  Aaron 
the  saint  of  the  Lord. 

17  The  earth  opened  and  swallowed  up  Dathan,  and 
covered  the  company  of  Abiram. 

18  And  a fire  was  kindled  in  their  company;  the 
flame  burned  up  the  wicked. 

19  They  made  a calf  in  Horeb,  and  worshipped  the 
molten  image. 

20  Thus  they  changed  their  glory  into  the  simili- 
tude of  an  ox  that  eateth  grass. 


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PSALMS. 

21  They  forgat  God  their  saviour,  which  had  done 
great  things  in  Egypt ; 

22  Wondrous  works  in  the  land  of  Ham,  and  terri- 
ble things  by  the  Red  sea. 

23  Therefore  he  said  that  he  would  destroy  them, 
had  not  Moses  his  chosen  stood  before  him  in  the 
breach,  to  turn  away  his  wrath,  lest  he  should  de- 
stroy l/iem. 

24  Yea,  they  despised  the  pleasant  land,  they  be- 
lieved not  his  word : 

25  But  murmured  in  their  tents,  and  hearkened  not 
unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord. 

26  Therefore  he  lifted  up  his  hand  against  them,  to 
overthrow  them  in  the  wilderness : 

27  To  overthrow  their  seed  also  among  the  nations, 
and  to  scatter  them  in  the  lands. 

28  They  joined  themselves  also  unto  Baal-peor,  and 
ate  the  sacrifices  of  the  dead. 

29  Thus  they  provoked  him  to  anger  with  their 
inventions : and  the  plague  brake  in  upon  them. 

30  Then  stood  up  Phinehas,  and  executed  judg- 
ment : and  so  the  plague  was  stayed. 

31  And  that  was  counted  unto  him  for  righteous- 
ness unto  all  generations  for  evermore. 

32  They  angered  him  also  at  the  waters  of  strife,  so 
that  it  went  ill  with  Moses  for  their  sakes : 

33  Because  they  provoked  his  spirit,  so  that  he 
spake  unadvisedly  with  his  lips. 

34  They  did  not  destroy  the  nations,  concerning 
whom  the  Lord  commanded  them  : 

35  But  were  mingled  among  the  heathen,  and 
learned  their  works. 


10 


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PSALMS. 

86  And  they  served  their  idols : which  were  a snare 
nnto  them. 

37  Tea,  they  sacrificed  their  sons  and  their  daugh- 
ters unto  devils, 

38  And  shed  innocent  blood,  even  the  blood  of  their 
sons  and  of  their  daughters,  whom  they  sacrificed 
unto  the  idols  of  Canaan : and  the  land  was  polluted 
with  blood. 

39  Thus  were  they  defiled  with  their  own  works, 
and  went  a whoring  with  their  own  inventions. 

40  Therefore  was  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  kindled 
against  his  people,  insomuch  that  he  abhorred  his 
own  inheritance. 

41  And  he  gave  them  into  the  hand  of  the  heathen ; 
and  they  that  hated  them  ruled  over  them. 

42  Their  enemies  also  oppressed  them,  and  they 
were  brought  into  subjection  under  their  hand. 

43  Many  times  did  he  deliver  them ; but  they  pro- 
voked Mm  with  their  counsel,  and  were  brought  low 
for  their  iniquity. 

44  Nevertheless  he  regarded  their  affliction,  when 
he  heard  their  cry : 

45  And  he  remembered  for  them  his  covenant,  and 
repented  according  to  the  multitude  of  his  mercies. 

46  He  made  them  also  to  be  pitied  of  all  those  that 
carried  them  captives. 

47  Save  us,  O Lord  our  God,  and  gather  us  from 
among  the  heathen,  to  give  thanks  unto  thy  holy 
name,  and  to  triumph  in  thy  praise. 

48  Blessed  he  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from  everlast- 
ing to  everlasting : and  let  all  the  people  say.  Amen. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


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PSALMS. 

PSALM  evil. 

1 The  psalmist  exhorteth  the  redeemed,  in  praising  God,  to  observe  his 
manifold  providence,  4 over  travellers,  10  over  captives,  17  over  sick 
men,  23  over  seamen,  33  and  in  divers  varieties  of  life. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good : for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so,  whom  he 
hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy ; 

3  And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the 
east,  and  from  the  west,  from  the  north,  and  from 
the  south. 

4  They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a solitary 
way ; they  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

5  Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

6  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
and  he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

7  And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that  they 
might  go  to  a city  of  habitation. 

8  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord /or  his  good- 
ness, and  for  his  wonderful  words  to  the  children 
of  men! 

9  Eor  he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul,  and  filleth  the 
hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of 
death,  being  bound  in  affliction  and  iron  ; 

11  Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God, 
and  contemned  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High : 

12  Therefore  he  brought  down  their  heart  with 
labour;  they  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to 
help. 

13  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
and  he  saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 


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PSALMS. 

14  He  brouglit  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow 
of  death,  and  brake  their  bands  in  sunder. 

15  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  LoRD/or  his  good- 
ness, and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children 
of  men ! 

16  For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and  cut 
the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Fools,  because  of  their  transgression,  and  because 
of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 

18  Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat;  and 
they  draw  near  unto  the  gates  of  death. 

19  Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
and  he  saveth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

20  He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them,  and  delivered 
them  from  their  destructions. 

21  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  chil- 
dren of  men  1 

22  And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanks- 
giving, and  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 

23  They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  that  do 
business  in  great  waters ; 

24  These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  his  won- 
ders in  the  deep. 

25  For  he  commandeth,  and  raiseth  the  stormy 
wind,  which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

26  They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down  again 
to  the  depths : their  soul  is  melted  because  of  trouble. 

27  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a drunken 
man,  and  are  at  their  wit’s  end. 

28  Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
and  he  bringeth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 


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PSALMS. 

29  He  maketh  the  storm  a calm,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still. 

30  Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be  quiet ; so  he 
bringeth  them  unto  their  desired  haven. 

31  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord /or  his  good- 
ness, and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men ! 

32  Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  assembly  of  the 
elders. 

33  He  turneth  rivers  into  a wilderness,  and  the 
watersprings  into  dry  ground ; 

34  A fruitful  land  into  barrenness,  for  the  wicked- 
ness of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

35  He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a standing  water, 
and  dry  ground  into  watersprings. 

36  And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell,  that 
they  may  prepare  a city  for  habitation ; 

37  And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards,  which 
ma}^  yield  fruits  of  increase. 

38  He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  they  are  multi- 
plied greatly;  and  sufiereth  not  their  cattle  to  de- 
crease. 

39  Again,  they  are  minished  and  brought  low 
through  oppression,  affliction,  and  sorrow. 

40  He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes,  and  causeth 
them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness,  where  there  is  no 
way. 

41  Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction, 
and  maketh  him  families  like  a flock. 

42  The  righteous  shall  see  it^  and  rejoice : and  all 
iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 


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PSALMS. 

43  Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things^ 
even  they  shall  understand  the  lovingkindness  of 
the  Lord. 

PSALM  CVIII. 

1 David  encourageth  himself  to  praise  God.  5 He  prayeth  for  God's 
assistance  according  to  his  promise.  11  His  confidence  in  God's  help. 
A Song  or  Psalm  of  David. 

OGOD,  my  heart  is  fixed;  I will  sing  and  give 
praise,  even  with  my  glory. 

2  Awake,  psaltery  and  harp : I myself  will  awake 
early. 

3  I will  praise  thee,  O Lord,  among  the  people: 
and  I will  sing  praises  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

4  For  thy  mercy  is  great  above  the  heavens : and 
thy  truth  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

5  Be  thou  exalted,  O God,  above  the  heavens : and 
thy  glory  above  all  the  earth  ; 

6  That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered : save  with  thy 
right  hand,  and  answer  me. 

7  God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness ; I will  rejoice,  I 
will  divide  Shechem,  and  mete  out  the  valley  of  Suc- 
coth. 

8  Gilead  is  mine ; Manasseh  is  mine ; Ephraim  also 
is  the  strength  of  mine  head ; Judah  is  my  lawgiver ; 

9  Moab  is  my  washpot ; over  Edom  will  I cast  out 
my  shoe ; over  Philistia  will  I triumph. 

10  Who  will  bring  me  into  the  strong  city?  who 
will  lead  me  into  Edom  ? 

11  Wilt  not  thou^  0 God,  who  hast  cast  us  off?  and 
wilt  not  thou,  O God,  go  forth  with  our  hosts  ? 

12  Give  us  help  from  trouble : for  vain  is  the  help  of 
man. 


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PSALMS. 

13  Through  God  we  shall  do  valiantly : for  he  it  is 
that  shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

PSALM  CIX. 

1 David,  complaining  of  his  slanderous  enemies,  under  the  person  of 
Judas  devoteth  them,  16  He  sheweth  their  sin.  21  Complaining  of 
his  own  misery,  he  prayethfor  help.  29  Hepromiseth  thankfulness. 
To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Hold  not  thy  peace,  O God  of  my  praise ; 

2  For  the  mouth  of  the  wicked  and  the  mouth 
of  the  deceitful  are  opened  against  me:  they  have 
spoken  against  me  with  a lying  tongue. 

3  They  compassed  me  about  also  with  words  of 
hatred ; and  fought  against  me  without  a cause. 

4  For  my  love  they  are  my  adversaries : but  I give 
myself  unto  prayer. 

5  And  they  have  rewarded  me  evil  for  good,  and 
hatred  for  my  love. 

6  Set  thou  a wicked  man  over  him : and  let  Satan 
stand  at  hi^dght  hand. 

7  When  he  shall  be  judged,  let  him  be  condemned: 
and  let  his  prayer  become  sin. 

8  Let  his  days  be  few;  and  let  another  take  his 
office. 

9  Let  his  children  be  fatherless,  and  his  wife  a 
widow. 

10  Let  his  children  be  continually  vagabonds,  and 
beg : let  them  seek  tfieir  bread  also  out  of  their  deso- 
late places. 

11  Let  the  extortioner  catch  all  that  he  hath ; and 
let  the  strangers  spoil  his  labour. 

12  Let  there  be  none  to  extend  mercy  unto  him : nei- 
ther let  there  be  any  to  favour  his  fatherless  children. 


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PSALMS. 

13  Let  his  posterity  be  cut  off;  and  in  the  genera- 
tion following  let  their  name  be  blotted  out. 

14  Let  the  iniquity  of  his  fathers  be  remembered 
with  the  Lord;  and  let  not  the  sin  of  his  mother  be 
blotted  out. 

15  Let  them  be  before  the  Lord  continually,  that 
he  may  cut  off  the  memory  of  them  from  the 
earth. 

16  Because  that  he  remembered  not  to  shew  mercy, 
but  persecuted  the  poor  and  needy  man,  that  he 
might  even  slay  the  broken  in  heart. 

17  As  he  loved  cursing,  so  let  it  come  unto  him  : as 
he  delighted  not  in  blessing,  so  let  it  be  far  from 
him. 

18  As  he  clothed  himself  with  cursing  like  as  with 
his  garment,  so  let  it  come  into  his  bowels  like 
water,  and  like  oil  into  his  bones. 

19  Let  it  be  unto  him  as  the  garment  wJdch  cover- 
eth  him,  and  for  a girdle  wherewith  he  is  girded  con- 
tinually. 

20  Let  this  he  the  reward  of  mine  adversaries  from 
the  Lord,  and  of  them  that  speak  evil  against  my 
soul. 

21  But  do  thou  for  me,  O God  the  Lord,  for  thy 
name’s  sake:  because  thy  mercy  is  good,  deliver 
thou  me. 

22  For  I am  poor  and  needy,  and  my  heart  is 
wounded  within  me. 

23  I am  gone  like  the  shadow  when  it  declineth : I 
am  tossed  up  and  down  as  the  locust. 

24  My  knees  are  weak  through  fasting;  and  my 
flesh  faileth  of  fatness. 


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25  I became  also  a reproach  unto  them : when  they 
looked  upon  me  they  shaked  their  heads. 

26  Help  me,  0 Lord  my  God : O save  me  according 
to  thy  mercy : 

27  That  they  may  know  that  this  is  thy  hand ; that 
thou,  Lord,  hast  done  it. 

28  Let  them  curse,  but  bless  thou : when  they  arise, 
let  them  be  ashamed ; but  let  thy  servant  rejoice. 

29  Let  mine  adversaries  be  clothed  with  shame; 
and  let  them  cover  themselves  with  their  own  con- 
fusion, as  with  a mantle. 

30  I will  greatly  praise  the  Lord  with  my  mouth ; 
yea,  I will  praise  him  among  the  multitude. 

31  For  he  shall  stand  at  the  right  hand  of  the  poor, 
to  save  him  from  those  that  condemn  his  soul. 

PSALM  CX. 

1 The  kingdom,  4 the  priesthood,  5 the  conquest,  7 and  the  passion  of 
Christ. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  at  my 
Jl  right  hand,  until  1 make  thine  enemies  thy 
footstool. 

2 The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  strength  out 
of  Zion : rule  thou  in  the  midst  of  thine  enemies. 

3 Thy  people  shall  he  willing  in  the  day  of  thy 
power,  in  the  beauties  of  holiness  from  the  womb 
of  the  morning:  thou  hast,  the  dew  of  thy  youth. 

4 The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  will  not  repent.  Thou 
art  a priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchizedek. 

5 The  Lord  at  thy  right  hand  shall  strike  through 
kings  in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

6 He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen,  he  shall  fill 


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PSALMS. 

the  places  with  the  dead  bodies ; he  shall  wound  the 
heads  over  many  countries. 

7  He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way : therefore 
shall  he  lift  up  the  head. 

PSALM  CXI. 

1 The  psalmist  by  his  example  inciteth  others  to  praise  God  for  his 
gloriom,  5 and  gracious  works.  10  The  fear  of  God  breedeth  true 
wisdom. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  I will  praise  the  Lord  with 
my  whole  heart,  in  the  assembly  of  the  upright, 
and  in  the  congregation. 

2  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought  out  of 
all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

3  His  work  is  honourable  and  glorious:  and  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remem- 
bered : the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 
5 He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him : he 
will  ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 

6 He  hath  shewed  his  people  the  power  of  his 
works,  that  he  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the 
heathen. 

7 The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment ; 
all  his  commandments  are  sure. 

8  They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and  are  done 
in  truth  and  uprightness. 

9  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people:  he  hath 
commanded  his  covenant  for  ever:  holy  and  rev- 
erend is  his  name. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wis- 
dom : a good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do 
his  commandments : his  praise  endureth  for  ever. 


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PSALMS. 


PSALM  CXIL 

1 Godliness  hath  the  promises  of  this  life,  4 and  of  the  life  to  come. 
10  The  prosperity  of  the  godly  shall  he  an  eyesore  to  the  wicked. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lokd.  Blessed  is  the  man  that 
feareth  the  Lord,  that  delighteth  greatly  in  his 
commandments. 

2  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth : the  genera- 
tion of  the  upright  shall  be  blessed. 

3  Wealth  and  riches  shall  he  in  his  house:  and  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  dark- 
ness: he  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  and 
righteous. 

5  A good  man  sheweth  favour,  and  lendeth : he  will 
guide  his  affairs  with  discretion. 

6  Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever:  the 
righteous  shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

7  He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings : his  heart  is 
fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 

8  His  heart  is  established,  he  shall  not  be  afraid, 
until  he  see  7iis  desire  upon  his  enemies. 

9  He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor;  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever;  his  horn  shall  be 
exalted  with  honour. 

10  The  wicked  shall  see  it^  and  be  grieved ; he  shall 
gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  melt  away:  the  desire  of 
the  wicked  shall  perish. 

PSALM  CXIII. 

1 An  exhortation  to  praise  God  for  his  excellency,  6 for  his  mercy. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise,  O ye  servants  of 
the  Lord,  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 


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PSALMS. 

2 Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  this  time 
forth  and  for  evermore. 

3 From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same  the  Lord’s  name  is  to  be  praised. 

4 The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations,  and  his  glory 
above  the  heavens. 

5 Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  who  dwell- 
eth  on  high, 

6 Who  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the  things  that  are 
in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth ! 

7 He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust,  and  lifteth 
the  needy  out  of  the  dunghill ; 

8 That  he  may  set  him  with  princes,  even  with  the 
princes  of  his  people. 

9 He  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house,  and 
to  he  a joyful  mother  of  children.  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 

PSALM  cxiy. 

An  exhortation,  hy  the  example  of  the  dumb  creatures,  to  fear  God  in 
his  church. 

WHEN  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt,  the  house  of 
Jacob  from  a people  of  strange  language ; 

2 J udah  was  his  sanctuary,  and  Israel  his  dominion. 
3 The  sea  saw  it.,  and  fled : Jordan  was  driven  back. 

4  The  mountains  skipped  like  rams,  arid  the  little 
hills  like  lambs. 

5  What  ailed  thee,  O thou  sea,  that  thou  fleddest  ? 
thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven  back? 

6  Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like  rams;  and  ye 
little  hills,  like  lambs  ? 

7  Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 
at  the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob ; 


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PSALMS. 


8  Which  turned  the  rock  into  a standing  water,  the 
flint  into  a fountain  of  waters. 


PSALM  CXV. 


1 Because  God  is  truly  glorious,  4 and  idols  are  vanity,  9 he  exhorteth 
to  confidence  in  God.  12  God  is  to  be  blessed  for  his  blessvigs. 


OT  unto  US,  O Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy 


name  give  glory,  for  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy 
truth’s  sake. 

2 Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say.  Where  is  now 
their  God  ? 

3 But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens : he  hath  done 
whatsoever  he  hath  pleased. 

4 Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  the  work  of  men’s 
hands. 

5 They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not : eyes  have 
they,  but  they  see  not : 

6 They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not : noses  have 
they,  but  they  smell  not : 

7 They  have  hands,  but  they  handle  not : feet  have 
they,  but  they  walk  not : neither  speak  they  through 
their  throat. 

8 They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them;  so  is 
every  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

9 O Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord  : he  is  their  help 
and  their  shield. 

10  O house  of  Aaron,  trust  in  the  Lord  : he  is  their 
help  and  their  shield. 

11  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord  : he  is 
their  help  and  their  shield. 

12  The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us : he  will  bless 
us ; he  will  bless  the  house  of  Israel ; he  will  bless 
the  house  of  Aaron. 


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PSALMS. 

13  He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord,  'both  small 
and  great. 

14  The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more, 
you  and  your  children. 

15  Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord  which  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

16  The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord’s  : 
but  the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of 
men. 

17  The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord,  neither  any  that 
go  down  into  silence. 

18  But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth 
and  for  evermore.  Praise  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXVI. 

1 The  psalmist  jprofesseih.  his  love  and  dniy  to  God  for  his  deliverance, 
12  He  siudieth  to  be  thankful. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard  my  voice 
and  my  supplications. 

2  Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me,  there- 
fore will  I call  upon  him  as  long  as  I live. 

3  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the 
pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me : I found  trouble 
and  sorrow. 

4  Then  called  I upon  the  name  of  the  Lord;  O 
Lord,  I beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

5  Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous;  yea,  our 
God  is  merciful. 

6  The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple : 1 was  brought 
low,  and  he  helped  me. 

7  Return  unto  thy  rest,  O my  soul;  for  the  Lord 
hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 


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PSALMS. 

8 For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  mine 
eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

9 I will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the 
living. 

10  I believed,  therefore  have  I spoken:  I was 
greatly  afflicted : 

11  I said  in  my  haste.  All  men  are  liars. 

12  What  shall  I render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  his 
benefits  toward  me  ? 

13  I will  take  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 

14  I will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the 
presence  of  all  his  people. 

15  Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  death  of 
his  saints. 

16  O Lord,  truly  I am  thy  servant ; I am  thy  serv- 
ant, and  the  son  of  thine  handmaid;  thou  hast 
loosed  my  bonds. 

17  I will  ofler  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving, 
and  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

18  I will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the 
presence  of  all  his  people, 

19  In  the  courts  of  the  Lord’s  house,  in  the  midst 
of  thee,  O Jerusalem.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXVII. 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God  for  his  mercy  and  truth, 

O PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations : praise  him, 
all  ye  people. 

2 For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us:  and 
the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.  Praise  ye 
the  Lord. 


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PSALMS. 

PSALM  CXVIII. 

1 An  exhortation  to  praise  God  for  his  mercy.  5 The  psalmist  by  his 
experience  sheweth  how  good  it  is  to  trust  in  God.  19  Under  the  type 
of  the  psalmist  the  coming  of  Christ  in  his  kingdom  is  expressed. 

OGIVE  thanks  nnto  the  Lord  ; for  he  is  good : 

because  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2 Let  Israel  now  say,  that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
3 Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  say,  that  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

4  Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say,  that  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

5  I called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress:  the  Lord 
answered  me,  and  set  me  in  a large  place. 

6  The  Lord  is  on  my  side;  I will  not  fear:  what 
can  man  do  unto  me  ? 

7  The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help 
me : therefore  shall  I see  my  desire  upon  them  that 
hate  me. 

8  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  man. 

9  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  princes. 

10  All  nations  compassed  me  about:  but  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  will  I destroy  them. 

11  They  compassed  me  about ; yea,  they  compassed 
me  about : but  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  I will  de- 
stroy them. 

12  They  compassed  me  about  like  bees;  they  are 
quenched  as  the  fire  of  thorns : for  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  I will  destroy  them. 

13  Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me  that  I might  fall : 
but  the  Lord  helped  me. 


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PSALMS. 

14  The  Lokd  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  is  be- 
come my  salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the 
tabernacles  of  the  righteous : the  right  hand  of  the 
Lokd  doeth  valiantly. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted : the  right 
hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

17  I shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  works  of 
the  Lord. 

18  The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore : but  he  hath 
not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

19  Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness ; I will  go 
into  them,  and  I will  praise  the  Lord  : 

20  This  gate  of  the  Lord,  into  which  the  righteous 
shall  enter. 

21  I will  praise  thee : for  thou  hast  heard  me,  and 
art  become  my  salvation. 

22  The  stone  which  the  builders  refused  is  become 
the  head  stone  of  the  corner. 

23  This  is  the  Lord’s  doing;  it  is  marvellous  in  our 
eyes. 

24  This  is  the  day  wJiich  the  Lord  hath  made ; we 
will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

25  Save  now,  I beseech  thee,  0 Lord  : 0 Lord,  I 
beseech  thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

26  Blessed  he  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  : we  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  shewed  us  light : bind 
the  sacrifice  with  qbf^,  even  unto  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

28  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I will  praise  thee : thou  art 
my  God,  I will  exalt  thee.  > 


11 


PSALMS. 

29  O give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; for  Tie  is  good : 
for  his  mercy  enduretTi  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXIX. 

This  psalm  containeth  sundry  prayers,  praises,  and  professions  of  obe- 
dience. 

ALEPH. 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and 
that  seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 

3  They  also  do  no  iniquity  : they  walk  in  his  ways. 

4  Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep  thy  precepts 
diligently. 

5  O that  my  ways  were  directed  to  keep  thy 
statutes ! 

6  Then  shall  I not  be  ashamed,  when  I have  respect 
unto  all  thy  commandments. 

7  I will  praise  thee  with  uprightness  of  heart,  when 
I shall  have  learned  thy  righteous  judgments. 

8  I will  keep  thy  statutes : O forsake  me  not  utterly. 

BETH. 

9  Wherewithal  shall  a young  man  cleanse  his  way? 
by  taking  heed  thereto  according  to  thy  word. 

10  With  my  whole  heart  have  I sought  thee : O let 
me  not  wander  from  th}^  commandments. 

11  Thy  word  have  I hid  in  mine  heart,  that  I might 
not  sin  against  thee. 

12  Blessed  art  thou,  0 Lord  : teach  me  thy  statutes. 
13  With  my  lips  have  I declared  all  the  judgments 
of  thy  mouth. 

14  I have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies,  as 
much  as  in  all  riches. 


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PSALMS. 

15  I will  meditate  in  thy  precepts,  and  Lave  respect 
nnto  thy  ways. 

16  I will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes : I will  not 
forget  thy  word. 

GIMEL. 

17  Deal  bountifully  with  thy  servant,  that  I may  live, 
and  keep  thy  word. 

18  Open  thou  mine  eyes,  that  I may  behold  won- 
drous things  out  of  thy  law. 

19  I am  a stranger  in  the  earth : hide  not  thy  com- 
mandments from  me. 

20  My  soul  breaketh  for  the  longing  that  it  hath  unto 
thy  judgments  at  all  times. 

21  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  that  are  cursed, 
which  do  err  from  thy  commandments. 

22  Remove  from  me  reproach  and  contempt ; for  I 
have  kept  thy  testimonies. 

23  Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me:  hut 
thy  servant  did  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 

24  Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight,  and  my 
counsellors. 

DALETH. 

25  My  soul  cleaveth  unto  the  dust : quicken  thou 
me  according  to  thy  word. 

26  I have  declared  my  ways,  and  thou  heardest  me : 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 

27  Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy  precepts : 
so  shall  I talk  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

28  My  soul  melteth  for  heaviness  : strengthen  thou 
me  according  unto  thy  word. 

29  Remove  from  me  the  way  of  lying:  and  grant  me 
thy  law  graciously. 


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PSALMS. 

30  I have  chosen  the  way  of  truth:  thy  judgments 
have  I laid  before  me. 

31  I have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies : O Lord,  put 
me  not  to  shame. 

32  I will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments,  when 
thou  Shalt  enlarge  my  heart. 

HE. 

33  Teach  me,  O Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes ; and 
I shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

34  Give  me  understanding,  and  I shall  keep  thy  law ; 
yea,  I shall  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

35  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  command- 
ments ; for  therein  do  I delight. 

36  Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies,  and  not 
to  covetousness. 

37  Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity; 
and  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

38  Stablish  thy  word  unto  thy  servant,  who  is 
devoted  to  thy  fear. 

39  Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I fear:  for  thy 
judgments  are  good. 

40  Behold,  I have  longed  after  thy  precepts : quick- 
en me  in  thy  righteousness. 

VAU. 

41  Let  thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  O Lord, 
even  thy  salvation,  according  to  thy  word. 

42  So  shall  I have  wherewith  to  answer  him  that  re- 
proacheth  me : for  I trust  in  thy  word. 

43  And  take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of 
my  mouth  ; for  I have  hoped  in  thy  judgments. 

44  So  shall  I keep  thy  law  continually  for  ever  and 
ever. 


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PSALMS. 

45  And  I will  walk  at  liberty : for  I seek  thy  pre- 
cepts. 

46  I will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also  before  kings, 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

47  And  I will  delight  myself  in  thy  commandments, 
which  I have  loved. 

48  My  hands  also  will  I lift  np  nnto  thy  command- 
ments, which  I have  loved;  and  I will  meditate  in 
thy  statutes. 

ZAIN. 

49  Kemember  the  word  unto  thy  servant,  upon 
which  thou  hast  caused  me  to  hope. 

50  This  is  my  comfort  in  my  affliction:  for  thy 
word  hath  quickened  me. 

51  The  proud  have  had  me  greatly  in  derision : 7jet 
have  I not  declined  from  thy  law. 

52  I remembered  thy  judgments  of  old,  O Lord  ; 
and  have  comforted  myself. 

53  Horror  hath  taken  hold  upon  me  because  of  the 
wicked  that  forsake  thy  law. 

54  Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs  in  the  house  of 
my  pilgrimage. 

55  I have  remembered  thy  name,  0 Lord,  in  the 
night,  and  have  kept  thy  law. 

56  This  I had,  because  I kept  thy  precepts. 

CHETH. 

57  T/iou  art  my  portion,  0 Lord  : I have  said  that  I 
would  keep  thy  words. 

58  I entreated  thy  favour  with  m\j  whole  heart : be 
merciful  unto  me  according  to  thy  word. 

59  I thought  on  my  ways,  and  turned  my  feet  unto 
thy  testimonies. 


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PSALMS. 

60  I made  haste,  and  delayed  not  to  keep  thy  com- 
mandments. 

61  The  bands  of  the  wicked  have  robbed  me : hut  I 
have  not  forgotten  thy  law. 

62  At  midnight  I will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  thee 
because  of  thy  righteous  judgments. 

63  I am  a companion  of  all  them  that  fear  thee,  and 
of  them  that  keep  thy  precepts. 

64  The  earth,  0 Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy : teach 
me  thy  statutes. 

TETH. 

65  Thou  hast  dealt  well  with  thy  servant,  O Lord, 
according  unto  thy  word. 

66  Teach  me  good  judgment  and  knowledge : for  I 
have  believed  thy  commandments. 

67  Before  I was  afflicted  I went  astray : but  now 
have  I kept  thy  word. 

68  Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good : teach  me  thy 
statutes. 

69  The  proud  have  forged  a lie  against  me : hut  I 
will  keep  thy  precepts  with  my  whole  heart. 

. 70  Their  heart  is  as  fat  as  grease : hut  I delight  in 
thy  law. 

71  It  is  good  for  me  that  I have  been  afflicted ; that 
I might  learn  thy  statutes. 

72  The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  better  unto  me  than 
thousands  of  gold  and  silver. 

JOD. 

73  Thy  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me : give 
me  understanding,  that  I may  learn  thy  command- 
ments. 


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PSALMS. 

74  They  that  fear  thee  will  he  glad  when  they  see 
me ; because  I have  hoped  in  thy  word. 

75  I know,  O Lord,  that  thy  judgments  are  right, 
and  that  thou  in  faithfulness  hast  afflicted  me. 

76  Let,  I pray  thee,  thy  merciful  kindness  be  for 
my  comfort,  according  to  thy  word  unto  thy 
servant. 

77  Let  thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I 
may  live : for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

78  Let  the  proud  be  ashamed;  for  they  dealt  per- 
versely with  me  without  a cause : hut  I will  meditate 
in  thy  precepts. 

79  Let  those  that  fear  thee  turn  unto  me,  and  those 
that  have  known  thy  testimonies. 

80  Let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes ; that  I be 
not  ashamed. 

CAPH. 

81  My  soul  fainteth  for  thy  salvation  : hut  I hope 
in  thy  word. 

82  Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  word,  saying,  When  wilt 
thou  comfort  me  ? 

83  For  I am  become  like  a bottle  in  the  smoke; 
yet  do  I not  forget  thy  statutes. 

84  How  many  are  the  days  of  thy  servant  ? when 
wilt  thou  execute  judgment  on  them  that  persecute 
me  ? 

85  The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me,  which  are 
not  after  thy  law. 

86  All  thy  commandments  are  faithful:  they  per- 
secute me  wrongfully ; help  thou  me. 

87  They  had  almost  consumed  me  upon  earth; 
but  I forsook  not  thy  precepts. 


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PSALMS. 

88  Quicken  me  after  thy  lovingkindness;  so  shall 
I keep  the  testimony  of  thy  mouth. 

LAMED. 

89  For  ever,  O Lord,  thy  word  is  settled  in  heaven. 

90  Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations;  thou 
hast  established  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 

91  They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  or- 
dinances : for  all  are  thy  servants. 

92  Unless  thy  law  had  been  my  delights,  I should 
then  have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 

93  I will  never  forget  thy  precepts : for  with  them 
thou  hast  quickened  me. 

94  I am  thine,  save  me;  for  I have  sought  thy 
preeepts. 

95  The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me : 
hut  I will  consider  thy  testimonies. 

96  I have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection:  hut  thy 
commandment  is  exceeding  broad. 

MEM. 

97  O how  love  I thy  law!  it  is  my  meditation  all 
the  day. 

98  Thou  through  thy  commandments  hast  made 
me  wiser  than  mine  enemies:  for  they  are  ever 
with  me. 

99  I have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers : 
for  thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 

100  I understand  more  than  the  ancients,  because 
I keep  thy  precepts. 

101  I have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way, 
that  I might  keep  thy  word. 

102  I have  not  departed  from  thy  judgments:  for 
thou  hast  taught  me. 


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PSALMS. 

103  How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste ! yea, 
sweeter  than  honey  to  my  mouth. 

101  Through  thy  precepts  I get  understanding: 
therefore  I hate  every  false  way. 

NUN. 

105  Thy  word  is  a lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a light 
unto  my  path. 

106  I have  sworn,  and  I will  perform  it,  that  I will 
keep  thy  righteous  judgments. 

107  I am  afflicted  very  much : quicken  me,  O Lord, 
according  unto  thy  word. 

108  Accept,  I beseech  thee,  the  freewill  offerings 
of  my  mouth,  O Lord,  and  teach  me  thy  judg- 
ments. 

109  My  soul  is  continually  in  my  hand:  yet  do  I 
not  forget  thy  law. 

110  The  wicked  have  laid  a snare  for  me:  yet  I 
erred  not  from  thy  precepts. 

111  Thy  testimonies  have  I taken  as  a heritage  for 
ever : for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart, 

112  I have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform  thy  stat- 
utes always,  even  unto  the  end. 

SAMECH. 

113  I hate  vain  thoughts  : but  thy  law  do  I love. 

114  Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield:  I 
hope  in  thy  word. 

115  Depart  from  me,  ye  evil  doers : for  I will  keep 
the  commandments  of  my  God. 

116  Uphold  me  according  unto  thy  word,  that  I 
may  live : and  let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

117  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I shall  be  safe : and  I 
will  have  respect  unto  thy  statutes  continually. 


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PSALMS. 

118  Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  err 
from  thy  statutes  : for  their  deceit  is  falsehood. 

119  Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth 
like  dross  : therefore  I love  thy  testimonies. 

120  My  flesh  tremhleth  for  fear  of  thee ; and  I am 
afraid  of  thy  judgments. 

AIN. 

121  I have  done  judgment  and  justice:  leave  me 
not  to  mine  oppressors. 

122  Be  surety  for  thy  servant  for  good : let  not 
the  proud  oppress  me. 

123  Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  salvation,  and  for  the 
word  of  thy  righteousness. 

124  Deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto  thy  mer- 
cy, and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

125  I am  thy  servant ; give  me  understanding,  that 
I may  know  thy  testimonies. 

126  It  is  time  for  thee^  Lokd,  to  work : for  they  have 
made  void  thy  law. 

127  Therefore  I love  thy  commandments  above 
gold ; yea,  above  flne  gold. 

128  Therefore  I esteem  all  thy  precepts  concerning 
all  things  to  he  right ; and  I hate  every  false  w’ay. 

PE. 

129  Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful : therefore  doth 
my  soul  keep  them. 

130  The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light;  it 
giveth  understanding  unto  the  simple. 

131  I opened  my  mouth,  and  panted : for  1 longed 
for  thy  commandments. 

132  Look  thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me, 
as  thou  uscst  to  do  unto  those  that  love  thy  name. 


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PSALMS. 

133  Order  my  steps  in  thy  word : and  let  not  any 
iniquity  have  dominion  over  me. 

134  Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man : so  will 
I keep  thy  precepts. 

135  Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant ; and 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 

136  Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes,  because 
they  keep  not  thy  law. 

TZADDI. 

137  Righteous  art  thou,  O Lord,  and  upright  are 
thy  judgments. 

138  Thy  testimonies  that  thou  hast  commanded  are 
righteous  and  very  faithful. 

139  My  zeal  hath  consumed  me,  because  mine  ene- 
mies have  forgotten  thy  words. 

140  Thy  word  is  very  pure : therefore  thy  servant 
loveth  it. 

141  I am  small  and  despised:  yet  do  not  I forget 
thy  precepts. 

142  Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteous- 
ness, and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

143  Trouble  and  anguish  have  taken  hold  on  me: 
yet  thy  commandments  are  my  delights. 

144  The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  ever- 
lasting : give  me  understanding,  and  I shall  live. 

KOPH. 

145  I cried  with  my  whole  heart ; hear  me,  O Lord  : 
I will  keep  thy  statutes. 

146  I cried  unto  thee;  save  me,  and  I shall  keep 
thy  testimonies. 

147  I prevented  the  dawning  of  the  morning,  and 
cried:  I hoped  in  thy  word. 


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PSALMS. 

148  Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night  watches/ that  I 
might  meditate  in  thy  word. 

149  Hear  my  voice  according  unto  thy  lovingkind- 
ness : O Lord,  quicken  me  according  to  thy  judg- 
ment. 

150  They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mischief : they 
are  far  from  thy  law. 

151  Thou  art  near,  O Lord  ; and  all  thy  command- 
ments are  truth. 

152  Concerning  thy  testimonies,  I have  known  of 
old  that  thou  hast  founded  them  for  ever. 

RESH. 

153  Consider  mine  affliction,  and  deliver  me : for  I 
do  not  forget  thy  law. 

154  Plead  my  cause,  and  deliver  me:  quicken  me 
according  to  thy  word. 

155  Salvation  is  far  from  the  wicked : for  they  seek 
not  thy  statutes. 

156  Great  are  thy  tender  mercies,  O Lord  : quicken 
me  according  to  thy  judgments. 

157  Many  are  my  persecutors  and  mine  enemies; 
yet  do  I not  decline  from  thy  testimonies. 

158  I beheld  the  transgressors,  and  was  grieved; 
because  they  kept  not  thy  word. 

159  Consider  how  I love  thy  precepts : quicken 
me,  O Lord,  according  to  thy  lovingkindness. 

160  Thy  word  is  true  from  the  beginning:  and 
every  one  of  thy  righteous  judgments  eivduretli  for 
ever. 

SCHIN. 

161  Princes  have  persecuted  me  without  a cause: 
but  my  heart  standeth  in  awe  of  thy  word. 


PSALMS. 

162  I rejoice  at  thy  word,  as  one  that  findeth  great 
spoil. 

163  I hate  and  abhor  lying : hut  thy  law  do  I love. 

164  Seven  times  a day  do  I praise  thee,  because  of 
thy  righteous  judgments. 

165  Great  peace  have  they  which  love  thy  law : and 
nothing  shall  otfend  them. 

166  Lord,  I have  hoped  for  thy  salvation,  and  done 
thy  commandments. 

167  My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies ; and  I love 
them  exceedingly. 

168  I have  kept  thy  precepts  and  thy  testimonies ; 
for  all  my  ways  are  before  thee. 

TATJ. 

169  Let  my  cry  come  near  before  thee,  O Lord: 
give  me  understanding  according  to  thy  word. 

170  Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee : deliver 
me  according  to  thy  word. 

171  My  lii}s  shall  utter  praise,  when  thou  hast 
taught  me  thy  statutes. 

172  My  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  word : for  all  thy 
commandments  are  righteousness. 

173  Let  thine  hand  help  me ; for  I have  chosen  thy 
precepts. 

174  I have  longed  for  thy  salvation,  O Lord  ; and 
thy  law  is  my  delight. 

175  Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee ; and 
let  thy  judgments  help  me. 

176  I have  gone  astray  like  a lost  sheep:  seek 
thy  servant;  for  I do  not  forget  thy  command- 
ments. 


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PSALMS. 

PSALM  CXX. 

1 David  prayeth  against  Doeg,  3 reproveth  his  tongiie,  5 complaineth 
of  his  necessary  conversation  with  the  wicked. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

IN  my  distress  I cried  unto  the  Lord,  and  he  heard 
me. 

2  Deliver  my  soul,  O Lord,  from  lying  lips,  and 
from  a deceitful  tongue. 

8 What  shall  be  given  unto  thee  ? or  what  shall  he 
done  unto  thee,  thou  false  tongue  ? 

4 Sharp  arrows  of  the  mighty,  with  coals  of  juniper. 
5 Woe  is  me,  that  I sojourn  in  Mesech,  that  I dwell 
in  the  tents  of  Kedar ! 

6 My  soul  hath  long  dwelt  with  him  that  hateth 
peace. 

7 I am  for  peace:  hut  when  I speak,  they  are  for  war. 
PSALM  CXXL 

The  great  safety  of 'the  godly,  who  put  their  trust  in  God's  protection. 
A Song  of  degrees. 

I WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from 
whence  cometh  my  help. 

2 My  help  conieth  from  the  Lord,  which  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved : he  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither 
slumber  nor  sleep. 

5  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper : the  Lord  is  thy  shade 
upon  thy  right  hand. 

6  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nor  the 
moon  by  night. 


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PSALMS. 

7 The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil:  he 
shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

8 The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy 
coming  in  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 

PSALM  CXXIL 

1 David  professeih  his  joy  forthechurch^^and  prayeth  for  the  peace 
thereof. 

A Song  of  degree*  of  David. 

I WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  Let  us  go 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2 Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  O Jerusalem. 
3 Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a city  that  is  compact 
together : 

4  Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord, 
unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

5  For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment,  the  thrones 
of  the  house  of  David. 

6  Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem : they  shall  pros- 
per that  love  thee. 

7  Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity  within 
thy  palaces. 

8  For  my  brethren  and  companions’  sakes,  I will 
now  say,  Peace  he  within  thee. 

9  Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God  I will 
seek  thy  good. 

PSALM  CXXIII. 

1 The  godly  profess  their  confidence  in  God^  3 and  pray  to  he  delivered 
from  contempt. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

UNTO  thee  lift  I up  mine  eyes,  O thou  that  dwell- 
est  in  the  heavens. 

2 Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand 


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PSALMS. 

of  their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of  a maiden  unto 
the  hand  of  her  mistress ; so  our  eyes  wait  upon  the 
Loed  our  God,  until  that  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 

8 Have  mercy  upon  us,  O Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us : for  we  are  exceedingly  filled  with  contempt. 

4  Our  soul  is  exceedingly  filled  with  the  scorning 
of  those  that  are  at  ease,  and  with  the  contempt  of 
the  proud. 

PSALM  cxxiy. 

The  church  blesseth  God  for  a miraculous  deliverance. 

A Song  of  degrees  of  David. 

IF  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our  side, 
now  may  Israel  say ; 

2 If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our 
side,  when  men  rose  up  against  us : 

3 Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick,  when  their 
wrath  was  kindled  against  us : 

4 Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us,  the  stream 
had  gone  over  our  soul : 

5  Then  the  proud  waters  had  gone  over  our  soul. 

6  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  not  given  us  as  a 
prey  to  their  teeth. 

7  Our  soul  is  escaped  as  a bird  out  of  the  snare  of 
the  fowlers : the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  escaped. 
8 Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

PSALM  CXXV. 

1 The  safety  of  such  as  trust  in  God.  4 A prayer  for  the  godly,  and 
against  the  wicked. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  mount  Zion, 
lohich  cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth  for  ever. 

2 As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem,  so 


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PSALMS. 

the  Lord  is  round  about  his  people  from  henceforth 
even  for  ever. 

3 For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the 
lot  of  the  righteous;  lest  the  righteous  put  forth 
their  hands  unto  iniquity. 

4 Do  good,  O Lord,  unto  those  that  he  good,  and  to 
them  that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 

5 As  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their  crooked  ways, 
the  Lord  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  workers  of 
iniquity : hut  peace  shall  he  upon  Israel. 

PSALM  CXXVI. 

1 The  church,  celebrating  her  incredible  return  out  of  captivity,  ^pray~ 
ethfor,  and prophesieth  the  good  success  thereof. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity  of 
Zion,  we  were  like  them  that  dream. 

2  Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter,  and  our 
tongue  with  singing : then  said  they  among  the 
heathen,  The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  them. 

3  The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us  ; whereof 
we  are  glad. 

4  Turn  again  our  captivity,  O Lord,  as  the  streams 
in  the  south. 

5  They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

6  He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious 
seed,  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing, 
bringing  his  sheaves  with  him. 

PSALM  CXXVII. 

1 The  virtue  of  God's  blessing.  3 Good  children  are  his  gift. 

A Song  of  degrees  for  Solomon. 

Except  the  lord  build  the  house,  they  labour  in 
vain  that  build  it:  except  the  Lord  keep  the 
city,  the  watchman  waketh  hut  in  vain. 


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PSALMS. 

2 It  is  yain  for  you  to  rise  up  early,  to  sit  up  late, 
to  eat  the  bread  of  sorrows : /or  so  he  giveth  his  be- 
loved sleep. 

3 Lo,  children  are  a heritage  of  the  Loed  : and  the 
fruit  of  the  womb  is  Ms  reward. 

4 As  arrows  are  in  the  hand  of  a mighty  man ; so  are 
children  of  the  youth. 

5 Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of 
them:  they  shall  not  be  ashamed,  but  they  shall 
speak  with  the  enemies  in  the  gate. 

PSALM  CXXVIII. 

The  sundry  blessings  which  follow  them  that  fear  God. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

Blessed  U every  one  that  feareth  the  Loed; 
that  walketh  in  his  ways. 

2  For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labour  of  thine  hands: 
happy  shalt  thou  and  it  shall  he  well  with  thee. 

3  Thy  wife  shall  he  as  a fruitful  vine  by  the  sides  of 
thine  house:  thy  children  like  olive  plants  round 
about  thy  table. 

4  Behold,  that  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed  that 
feareth  the  Loed. 

5  The  Loed  shall  bless  thee  out  of  Zion : and  thou 
shalt  see  the  good  of  Jerusalem  all  the  days  of  thy 
life. 

6  Yea,  thou  shalt  see  thy  children’s  children,  and 
peace  upon  Israel. 

PSALM  CXXIX. 

1 An  exhortation  to  praise  God  for  saving  Israel  in  their  great  afflic- 
tions. 5 The  haters  of  the  church  are  cursed. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

Many  a time  have  they  afflicted  me  from  my 
youth,  may  Israel  now  say : 


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2 Many  a time  have  they  afflicted  me  from  my 
youth : yet  they  have  not  prevailed  against  me. 

3 The  ploughers  ploughed  upon  my  back:  they 
made  long  their  furrows. 

4 The  Lord  is  righteous : he  hath  cut  asunder  the 
cords  of  the  wicked. 

5 Let  them  all  be  confounded  and  turned  back  that 
hate  Zion. 

6 Let  them  be  as  the  grass  upon  the  housetops, 
which  withereth  afore  it  groweth  up : 

7 Wherewith  the  mower  filleth  not  his  hand;  nor 
he  that  bindeth  sheaves  his  bosom. 

8 Neither  do  they  which  go  by  say,  The  blessing  of 
the  Lord  be  upon  you : we  bless  you  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXXX. 

1 The  psalmist  professeth  his  hope  in  prayer,  5 and  his  patience  in 
hope.  7 He  exhorteth  Israel  to  hope  in  God. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

OUT  of  the  depths  have  I cried  unto  thee,  O 
Lord. 

2  Lord,  hear  my  voice : let  thine  ears  be  attentive 
to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

3  If  thou.  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities,  O Lord, 
who  shall  stand  ? 

4  But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou  may- 
est  be  feared. 

5  I wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait,  and  in  his 
word  do  I hope. 

6  My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning : I say^  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning. 


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7 Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  : for  with  the  Lord 
they'e  is  mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemp- 
tion. 

8 And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  iniquities. 

PSALM  CXXXI. 

1 Davids  professing  his  humility,  3 exhorteih  Israel  to  hope  in  God. 

A Song  of  degrees  of  David. 

Lord,  my  heart  is  not  haughty,  nor  mine  eyes 
lofty : neither  do  I exercise  myself  in  great  mat- 
ters, or  in  things  too  high  for  me. 

2  Surely  I have  behaved  and  quieted  myself,  as  a 
child  that  is  weaned  of  his  mother : my  soul  is  even 
as  a weaned  child. 

3  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth  and 
for  ever. 


PSALM  CXXXII. 


1 David  in  his  prayer  commendeth  unto  God  the  religiotis  care  he  had 
for  the  ark.  8 His  prayer  at  the  removing  of  the  ark,  11  with  a repe- 
tition of  God's  promises. 


A Song  of  degrees. 


ORD,  remember  David,  and  all  his  afflictions : 


JL;  2 How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord,  a7id  vowed  unto 
the  mighty  God  of  Jacob ; 

3 Surely  I will  not  come  into  the  tabernacle  of  my 
house,  nor  go  up  into  my  bed ; 

4 I will  not  give  sleep  to  mine  eyes,  or  slumber  to 
mine  eyelids, 

5 Until  I find  out  a place  for  the  Lord,  a habitation 
for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

6 Lo,  we  heard  of  it  at  Ephratah : we  found  it  in  the 
fields  of  the  wood. 

7 We  will  go  into  his  tabernacles:  we  will  worship 
at  his  footstool. 


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PSALMS. 

8 Arise,  O Lord,  into  thy  rest ; thou,  and  the  ark  of 
thy  strength. 

9 Let  thy  priests  he  clothed  with  righteousness; 
and  let  thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

10  For  thy  servant  David’s  sake  turn  not  away  the 
face  of  thine  anointed. 

11  The  Lord  hath  sworn  m truth  unto  David ; he 
will  not  turn  from  it ; Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  will  I 
set  upon  thy  throne. 

12  If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant  and  my 
testimony  that  I shall  teach  them,  their  children 
shall  also  sit  upon  thy  throne  for  evermore. 

13  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion ; he  hath  desired 
it  for  his  habitation. 

14  This  my  rest  for  ever : here  will  I dwell ; for  I 
have  desired  it. 

15  I will  abundantly  bless  her  provision : I will  sat- 
isfy her  poor  with  bread. 

16  I will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salvation : and 
her  saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

17  There  will  I make  the  horn  of  David  to  bud : I 
have  ordained  a lamp  for  mine  anointed. 

18  His  enemies  will  I clothe  with  shame  : but  upon 
himself  shall  his  crown  flourish. 

PSALM  CXXXIII. 

The  benefit  of  the  communion  of  saints. 

A Song  of  degrees  of  David. 

Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for 
brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity ! 

2 It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head, 
that  ran  down  upon  the  beard,  even  Aaron’s  beard : 
that  went  down  to  the  skirts  of  his  garments ; 


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3  As  the  dew  of  Hermon,  and  as  the  dew  that  de- 
scended upon  the  mountains  of  Zion  : for  there  the 
Lokd  commanded  the  blessing,  even  life  for  ever- 
more. 

PSALM  CXXXIV. 

An  exhortation  to  bless  God. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

Behold,  bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord,  which  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 

2 Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary,  and  bless 
the  Lord. 

3 The  Lord  that  made  heaven  and  earth  bless  thee 
out  of  Zion. 

PSALM  CXXXY. 

1 An  exhortation  to  praise  God  for  his  mercy ^ 5 for  his  power,  8 for 
his  judgments.  15  The  vanity  of  idols.  19  An  exhortation  to  bless 
God. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  name  of  the 
Lord  ; praise  him.,  O ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 

2 Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the 
courts  of  the  house  of  our  God, 

3 Praise  the  Lord;  for  the  Lord  is  good:  sing 
praises  unto  his  name;  for  it  is  pleasant. 

4  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself, 
and  Israel  for  his  peculiar  treasure. 

5  For  I know  that  the  Lord  is  great,  and  that  our 
Lord  is  above  all  gods. 

6  Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he  in 
heaven,  and  in  earth,  in  the  seas,  and  all  deep 
places. 

7  He  causeth  the  vapours  to  ascend  from  the  ends 


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of  the  earth ; he  maketh  lightnings  for  the  rain ; he 
bringeth  the  wind  out  of  his  treasuries. 

8 Who  smote  the  firstborn  of  Egypt,  both  of  man 
and  beast. 

9 Who  sent  tokens  and  wonders  into  the  midst  of 
thee,  O Egypt,  upon  Pharaoh,  and  upon  all  his 
servants. 

10  Who  smote  great  nations,  and  slew  mighty 
kings; 

11  Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites,  and  Og  king  of 
Bashan,  and  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan : 

12  And  gave  their  land  for  a heritage,  a heritage 
unto  Israel  his  people. 

13  Thy  name,  O Lord,  endureth  for  ever;  and 
thy  memorial,  0 Lord,  throughout  all  genera- 
tions, 

14  For  the  Lord  will  judge  his  people,  and  he  will 
repent  himself  concerning  his  servants. 

15  The  idols  of  the  heathen  are  silver  and  gold,  the 
work  of  men’s  hands. 

16  They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not;  eyes 
have  they,  but  they  see  not ; 

17  They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not;  neither  is 
there  any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

18  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them : so  is 
every  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

19  Bless  the  Lord,  O house  of  Israel:  bless  the 
Lord,  O house  of  Aaron : 

20  Bless  the  Lord,  O house  of  Levi : ye  that  fear 
the  Lord,  bless  the  Lord. 

21  Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion,  which  dwell- 
eth  at  Jerusalem.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


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PSALMS. 


PSALM  CXXXVI. 

An  exhortation  to  give  thanks  to  God  for  particular  mercies. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  is  good: 

for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  O give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods : for  his  mer- 
cy endureth  for  ever. 

3  O give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords : for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

4  To  him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders : for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

5  To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens:  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

6  To  him  that  stretched  out  the  earth  above  the 
waters  : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

7  To  him  that  made  great  lights : for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever : 

8  The  sun  to  rule  by  day : for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever : 

9  The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

10  To  him  that  smote  Egypt  in  their  firstborn : for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

11  And  brought  out  Israel  from  among  them:  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

12  With  a strong  hand,  and  with  a stretched  out 
arm  : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

13  To  him  which  divided  the  Red  sea  into  parts: 
for  his  mercy  endiireth  for  ever  : 

14  And  made  Israel  to  pass  through  the  midst  of 
it : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

15  But  overthrew  Pharaoh  and  his  host  in  the  Red 
sea : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


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PSALMS. 

16  To  him  which  led  his  people  through  the  wil- 
derness : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

17  To  him  which  smote  great  kings : for  his  mercy 
eyiduretli  for  ever : 

18  And  slew  famous  kings : for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever : 

19  Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites : for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever : 

20  And  Og  the  king  of  Bashan : for  his  mercy  m- 
dureth  for  ever : 

21  And  gave  their  land  for  a heritage : for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever : 

22  Even  a heritage  unto  Israel  his  servant : for  his 
merc}^  endureth  for  ever. 

23  Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate : for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever: 

24  And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies : for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

25  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh : for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

26  O give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven : for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXXXVII. 

1 The  constancy  of  the  Jews  in  captivity.  7 The  prophet  curseth  Edom 
and  Babel. 

By  the  rivers  of  Babylon,  there  we  sat  down,  yea, 
we  wept,  when  we  remembered  Zion. 

2 We  hanged  our  harps  upon  the  willows  in  the 
midst  thereof. 

3 For  there  they  that  carried  us  away  captive  re- 
quired of  us  a song;  and  they  that  wasted  us  required 
of  us  mirth,  say  ing^  Sing  us  one  of  the  songs  of  Zion. 


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PSALMS. 

4 How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord’s  song  in  a strange 
land  ? 

5 If  I forget  thee,  O Jerusalem,  let  my  right  hand 
forget  her  cunning. 

6 If  I do  not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave 
to  the  roof  of  my  mouth ; if  I prefer  not  Jerusalem 
above  my  chief  joy. 

7 Remember,  0 Lord,  the  children  of  Edom  in  the 
day  of  Jerusalem ; who  said.  Rase  rase  everi  to 
the  foundation  thereof. 

8 O daughter  of  Babylon,  who  art  to  be  destroyed ; 
happy  8haJl  he  that  rewardeth  thee  as  thou  hast 
served  us. 

9 Happy  8hdll  he  he^  that  taketh  and  dasheth  thy 
little  ones  against  the  stones. 

PSALM  CXXXVIII. 

1 David  praiseth  God  for  the  timth  of  his  word.  4 He  prophesieth  that 

the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  God.  7 He  professeth  his  confidence 

in  God. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

I WILL  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart : before 
the  gods  will  I sing  praise  unto  thee. 

2 I will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and  praise 
thy  name  for  thy  lovingkindness  and  for  thy  truth  : 
for  thou  hast  magnified  thy  word  above  all  thy  name. 
3 In  the  day  when  I cried  thou  answeredst  me,  mid 
strengthenedst  me  %oith  strength  in  my  soul. 

4  All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  0 
Lord,  when  they  hear  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 

5  Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord  : for 
great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

6  Though  the  Lord  he  high,  yet  hath  he  respect 
unto  the  lowly : but  the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  ofil 


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PSALMS. 

7 Though  I walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt 
revive  me:  thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thine  hand 
against  the  wrath  of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  save  me. 

8 The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth  me : 
thy  mercy,  O Lord,  endureth  for  ever;  forsake  not 
the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 

PSALM  CXXXIX. 

1 David  praiseth  God  for  his  allseeing  providence,  17  and  for  his  in- 
finite mercies.  19  He  defieth  the  wicked.  23  He  prayethfor  sincerity. 
To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me. 

2  Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  up- 
rising ; thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

3  Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down, 
and  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

4  For  there  is  not  a word  in  my  tongue,  hut,  lo,  O 
Lord,  thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

5  Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid 
thine  hand  upon  me. 

6  Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me;  it  is 
high,  I cannot  attain  unto  it. 

7  Whither  shall  I go  from  thy  Spirit  ? or  whither 
shall  I flee  from  thy  presence  ? 

8  If  I ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there : if  I 
make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  thou  art  there. 

^ If  1 take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in 
the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 

10  Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

11  If  I say.  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me; 
even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 


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PSALMS. 

12  Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee;  but  the 
night  shineth  as  the  day : the  darkness  and  the  light 
are  both  alike  to  thee. 

13  For  thou  hast  possessed  my  reins:  thou  hast 
covered  me  in  my  mother’s  womb. 

14  I will  praise  thee ; for  I am  fearfully  ayid  wonder- 
fully made : marvellous  are  thy  works ; and  that  my 
soul  knoweth  right  well. 

15  My  substance  was  not  hid  from  thee,  when  I 
was  made  in  secret,  and  curiously  wrought  in  the 
lowest  parts  of  the  earth. 

16  Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  un- 
perfect ; and  in  thy  book  all  my  members  were  writ- 
ten, which  in  continuance  were  fashioned,  when  as 
yet  there  was  none  of  them. 

17  How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  0 
God ! how  great  is  the  sum  of  them ! 

18  ^ I should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  sand : when  I awake,  I am  still  with  thee. 

19  Surely  thou  wilt  slay  the  wicked,  O God : depart 
from  me  therefore,  ye  bloody  men. 

20  For  they  speak  against  thee  wickedly,  and  thine 
enemies  take  thy  name  in  vain. 

21  Do  not  I hate  them,  O Lord,  that  hate  thee? 
and  am  not  I grieved  with  those  that  rise  up  against 
thee  ? 

22  I hate  them  with  perfect  hatred : I count  them 
mine  enemies. 

23  Search  me,  O God,  and  know  my  heart : try  me, 
and  know  my  thoughts : 

24  And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me,  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


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PSALMS. 


PSALM  CXL. 

1 David  prayeth  to  he  delivered  from  Saul  and  Doeg.  8 He  prayeth 
against  them.  12  He  comforteth  himself  by  confidence  in  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Deliver  me,  O lord,  from  the  evil  man : pre- 
serve me  from  the  violent  man ; 

2  Which  imagine  mischiefs  in  their  heart ; continu- 
ally are  they  gathered  together/or  war. 

3  They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a serpent ; 
adders’  poison  is  under  their  lips.  Selah. 

4  Keep  me,  O Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the  wicked ; 
preserve  me  from  the  violent  man ; who  have  pur- 
posed to  overthrow  my  goings. 

5  The  proud  have  hid  a snare  for  me,  and  cords; 
they  have  spread  a net  by  the  way  side ; they  have 
set  gins  for  me.  Selah. 

6  I said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God : hear  the 
voice  of  my  supplications,  O Lord. 

7  0 God  the  Lord,  the  strength  of  my  salvar 
tion,  thou  hast  covered  my  head  in  the  day  of 
battle. 

8  Grant  not,  O Lord,  the  desires  of  the  wicked: 
further  not  his  wicked  device ; lest  they  exalt  them- 
selves. Selah. 

9  As  /or  the  head  of  those  that  compass  me  about, 
let  the  mischief  of  their  own  lips  cover  them. 

10  Let  burning  coals  fall  upon  them : let  them  be 
cast  into  the  fire ; into  deep  pits,  that  they  rise  not 
up  again. 

11  Let  not  an  evil  speaker  he  established  in  the 
earth : evil  shall  hunt  the  violent  man  to  overthrow 
him. 


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PSALMS. 

12  I know  that  the  Lokd  will  maintain  the  cause  of 
the  afflicted,  and  the  right  of  the  poor. 

13  Surely  the  righteous  shall  give  thanks  unto  thy 
name : the  upright  shall  dwell  in  thy  presence. 

PSALM  CXLI. 

1 David  prayeth  that  his  suit  may  be  acceptable,  3 his  conscience  sin- 
cere, 7 and  his  life  safe  from  snares. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Lord,  I cry  unto  thee : make  haste  unto  me ; give 
ear  unto  my  voice,  when  I cry  unto  thee. 

2 Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  thee  as  incense ; 
and  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 
3 Set  a watch,  O Lord,  before  my  mouth ; keep  the 
door  of  my  lips. 

4  Incline  not  my  heart  to  any  evil  thing,  to  practise 
wicked  works  with  men  that  work  iniquity : and  let 
me  not  eat  of  their  dainties. 

5  Let  the  righteous  smite  me ; it  shall  he  a kindness : 
and  let  him  reprove  me ; it  shall  he  an  excellent  oil, 
which  shall  not  break  my  head : for  yet  my  prayer 
also  shall  he  in  their  calamities. 

6  When  their  judges  are  overthrown  in  stony  places, 
they  shall  hear  my  words ; for  they  are  sweet. 

7  Our  bones  are  scattered  at  the  grave’s  mouth, 
as  when  one  cutteth  and  cleaveth  wood  upon  the 
earth. 

8  But  mine  eyes  are  unto  thee,  O God  the  Lord : in 
thee  is  my  trust ; leave  not  my  soul  destitute. 

9  Keep  me  from  the  snares  which  they  have  laid  for 
me,  and  the  gins  of  the  workers  of  iniquity. 

10  Let  the  wicked  fall  into  their  own  nets,  whilst 
that  I withal  escape. 


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PSALMS. 

PSALM  CXLIL 

David  sheweth  that  in  his  trouble  dll  his  comfort  was  in  prayer  unto 
God. 

Maschil  of  David ; A Prayer  when  he  was  in  the  cave. 

I CRIED  unto  the  Loud  with  my  voice ; with  my 
voice  unto  the  Lord  did  I make  my  supplication. 
2 I poured  out  my  complaint  before  him ; I shewed 
before  him  my  trouble. 

3  When  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed  within  me, 
then  thou  knewest  my  path.  In  the  way  wherein  I 
walked  have  they  privily  laid  a snare  for  me. 

4  I looked  on  my  right  hand,  and  beheld,  but  there 
was  no  man  that  would  know  me : refuge  failed  me ; 
no  man  cared  for  my  soul. 

5  I cried  unto  thee,  O Lord  : I said,  Thou  art  my 
refuge  a7id  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

6  Attend  unto  my  cry ; for  I am  brought  very  low : 
deliver  me  from  my  persecutors ; for  they  are  strong- 
er than  I. 

7  Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I may  praise  thy 
name:  the  righteous  shall  compass  me  about;  for 
thou  Shalt  deal  bountifully  with  me. 

PSALM  CXLIII. 

1 David  prayeth  for  favour  in  judgment.  3 He  complaineth  of  his 
griefs.  5 He  strengtheneth  his  faith  by  meditation  and  prayer.  7 He 
prayeth  for  grace,  9 for  deliverance,  10  for  sanctification,  12  for 
destruction  of  his  enemies. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O Lord,  give  ear  to  my  sup- 
plications : in  thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  a7id 
in  thy  righteousness. 

2 And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant  : 
for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 


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3 For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul ; he  hath 
smitten  my  life  down  to  the  ground;  he  hath  made 
me  to  dwell  in  darkness,  as  those  that  have  been 
long  dead. 

4 Therefore  is  my  spirit  overwhelmed  within  me ; 
my  heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

5 I remember  the  days  of  old ; I meditate  on  all  thy 
works ; I muse  on  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

6 I stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee:  my  soul 
thirsteth  after  thee,  as  a thirsty  land.  Selah. 

7 Hear  me  speedily,  O Lord  ; my  spirit  faileth : hide 
not  thy  face  from  me,  lest  I be  like  unto  them  that 
go  down  into  the  pit. 

8 Cause  m6  to  hear  thy  lovingkindness  in  the  morn- 
ing ; for  in  thee  do  I trust : cause  me  to  know  the  way 
wherein  I should  walk ; for  I lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 

9 Deliver  me,  O Lord,  from  mine  enemies : I flee 
unto  thee  to  hide  me. 

10  Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ; for  thou  art  my  God : thy 
Spirit  is  good ; lead  me  into  the  land  of  uprightness. 

11  Quicken  me,  O Lord,  for  thy  name’s  sake:  for 
thy  righteousness’  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

12  And  of  thy  mercy  cut  off  mine  enemies,  and 
destroy  all  them  that  afflict  my  soul:  for  I am  thy 
servant. 

PSALM  CXLIV. 

1 David  blesseth  God  for  his  mercy  both  to  him  and  to  man.  5 He 

prayeth  that  God  would  powerfully  deliver  him  from  his  enemies. 

9 He  promiseth  to  praise  God.  11  He  prayeth  for  the  happy  state  of 

the  kingdom. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Blessed  be  the  lord  my  strength,  which  teach- 
eth  my  hands  to  war,  and  my  fingers  to  fight : 


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2 My  goodness,  and  ray  fortress;  ray  higli  tower, 
and  ray  deliverer ; ray  shield,  and  he  in  whom  I trust ; 
who  subdueth  ray  people  under  rae. 

3 Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  takest  knowledge 
of  him ! or  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  raakest  account 
of  him ! 

4 Man  is  like  to  vanity:  his  days  are  as  a shadow 
that  passeth  away. 

5 Bow  thy  heavens,  O Lord,  and  come  down: 
touch  the  mountains,  and  they  shall  smoke. 

6 Cast  forth  lightning,  and  scatter  them : shoot  out 
thine  arrows,  and  destroy  them. 

7 Send  thine  hand  from  above;  rid  me,  and  deliver 
me  out  of  great  waters,  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children ; 

8 Whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity,  and  their  right 
hand  is  a right  hand  of  falsehood. 

9 I will  sing  a new  song  unto  thee,  O God : upon  a 
psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings  will  I sing 
praises  unto  thee. 

10  It  is  he  that  giveth  salvation  unto  kings : who 
delivereth  David  his  servant  from  the  hurtful 
sword. 

11  Rid  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children,  whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity,  and  their 
right  hand  is  a right  hand  of  falsehood : 

12  That  our  sons  may  he  as  plants  grown  up  in  their 
youth ; that  our  daughters  may  he  as  corner  stones, 
polished  after  the  similitude  of  a palace : 

13  That  our  garners  may  he  full,  affording  all  man- 
ner of  store ; that  our  sheep  may  bring  forth  thou- 
sands and  ten  thousands  in  our  streets : 


13 


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PSALMS. 

14  That  our  oxen  may  he  strong  to  labour  ; that  there 
he  no  breaking  in,  nor  going  out;  that  there  he  no 
complaining  in  our  streets. 

15  Happy  is  that  people,  that  is  in  such  a case : yea^ 
happy  is  that  people,  whose  God  is  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLV. 

1 David  praiseth  God  for  his  fame,  8 for  his  goodness,  11  for  his  king- 
dom, 14  for  his  providence,  17  for  his  saving  mercy. 

David’s  Psalm  of  praise. 

I WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  O King;  and  I will 
bless  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2 Every  day  will  I bless  thee ; and  I will  praise  thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

8  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ; and 
his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

4  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another, 
and  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 

5  I will  speak  of  the  glorious  honour  of  thy  majesty, 
and  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

6  And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible 
acts : and  I will  declare  thy  greatness. 

7  They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy 
great  goodness,  and  shall  sing  of  thy  righteous- 
ness. 

8  The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion; 
slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

9  The  Lord  is  good  to  all : and  his  tender  mercies 
are  over  all  his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O Lord  ; and 
thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

11  They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom, 
and  talk  of  thy  power ; 


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12  To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty 
acts,  and  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 

13  Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

14  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and  raiseth  up 
all  those  that  he  bowed  down. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee ; and  thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

16  Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  satisfies!  the  de- 
sire of  every  living  thing. 

17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy 
in  all  his  works. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
him,  to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him : 
he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

20  The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him: 
but  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

21  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  : 
and  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

PSALM  CXLVI. 

1 The  psalmist  voweth  perpetual  praise  to  God.  3 He  exhorteth  not  to 
trust  in  man.  5 God,  for  his  power,  Justice,  mercy,  and  kingdom,  is 
only  worthy  to  he  trusted. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  the  Lord,  O my 
soul. 

2  While  I live  will  I praise  the  Lord  : I will  sing 
praises  unto  my  God  while  I have  any  being. 

3  Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  the  son  of 
man,  in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

4  His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth ; 
in  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 


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PSALMS. 

5 Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his 
help,  whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God  : 

6 Which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all 
that  therein  is:  which  keepeth  truth  for  ever: 

7 Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed : 
which  giveth  food  to  the  hungry.  The  Lord  looseth 
the  prisoners : 

8 The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind : the  Lord 
raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down : the  Lord  loveth 
the  righteous : 

9 The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers ; he  relieveth 
the  fatherless  and  widow : but  the  way  of  the  wicked 
he  turneth  upside  down. 

10  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God, 

0 Zion,  unto  all  generations.  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 

PSALM  CXLYII. 

1 I7ie  prophet  exhorteth  to  praise  God  for  his  care  of  the  church,  4 his 
power,  %and  his  mercy:  7 to  praise  him  for  his  providence:  12  to 
praise  him  for  his  blessings  upon  the  kingdom,  \5for  his  power  over 
the  meteors,  19  and  for  his  ordinances  in  the  church. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  : for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God ; for  it  is  pleasant ; and  praise  is 
comely. 

2  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem : he  gathereth 
together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

3  He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart,  and  hindeth  up 
their  wounds. 

4  He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars  ; he  calleth 
them  all  by  their  names. 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power : his  under- 
standing is  infinite. 


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PSALMS. 

6 The  Lokd  lifteth  up  the  meek:  he  casteth  the 
wicked  down  to  the  ground. 

7 Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving;  sing 
praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God : 

8 Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  who  pre- 
pareth  rain  for  the  earth,  who  maketh  grass  to  grow 
upon  the  mountains. 

9 He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the  young 
ravens  which  cry. 

10  He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse : 
he  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a man. 

11  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him, 
in  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,  O Jerusalem ; praise  thy  God, 
O Zion. 

13  For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates ; 
he  hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

14  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee 
with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

15  He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth : 
his  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

16  He  giveth  snow  like  wool:  he  scattereth  the 
hoar  frost  like  ashes. 

17  He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels : who  can 
stand  before  his  cold  ? 

18  He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them  : he 
causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  a7id  the  waters  flow. 

19  He  sheweth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes 
i and  his  judgments  unto  Israel. 

20  He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation : and  as  for 
Ids  judgments,  they  have  not  known  them.  Praise 
ye  the  Lord. 


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PSALMS. 


PSALM  CXLVIII. 

1 The  psalmist  exhorteth  the  celestial,  7 the  terrestrial,  11  and  the 
rational  creatures  to  praise  God. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord  from 
the  heavens  : praise  him  in  the  heights. 

2  Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels : praise  ye  him,  all  his 
hosts. 

3  Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon : praise  him,  all  ye 
stars  of  light. 

4  Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens,  and  ye  waters 
that  he  above  the  heavens. 

5  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  : for  he 
commanded,  and  they  were  created. 

6  He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ^ver  and 
ever : he  hath  made  a decree  which  shall  not 
pass. 

7  Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth,  ye  dragons,  and 
all  deeps : 

8  Eire,  and  hail ; snow,  and  vapour ; stormy  wind 
fulfilling  his  word : 

9  Mountains,  and  all  hills ; fruitful  trees,  and  all 
cedars : 

10  Beasts,  and  all  cattle ; creeping  things,  and  flying- 
fowl  : 

11  Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people ; princes,  and 
all  judges  of  the  earth : 

12  Both  young  men,  and  maidens;  old  men,  and 
children : 

13  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  : for  his 
name  alone  is  excellent ; his  glory  is  above  the  earth 
and  heaven. 

14  He  also  exalt eth  the  horn  of  his  people,  the  praise 


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PSALMS. 

of  all  his  saints ; even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a peo- 
ple near  unto  him.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLIX. 

1 The  prophet  exhorteth  to  praise  God  for  his  love  to  the  church,  5 and 
for  that  power  which  he  hath  given  to  the  church. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a 
new  song,  and  his  praise  in  the  congregation 
of  saints. 

2 Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him : let  the 
children  of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

8 Let  them  praise  his  name  in  the  dance : let 
them  sing  praises  unto  him  with  the  timbrel  and 
harp. 

4  For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people : he 
will  beautify  the  meek  with  salvation. 

5  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  in  glory : let  them  sing 
aloud  upon  their  beds. 

6  Let  the  high  praises  of  God  he  in  their  mouth,  and 
a twoedged  sword  in  their  hand ; 

7  To  execute  vengeance  upon  the  heathen,  and  pun- 
ishments upon  the  people ; 

8  To  bind  their  kings  with  chains,  and  their  nobles 
with  fetters  of  iron ; 

9 To  execute  upon  them  the  judgment  written:  this 
honour  have  all  his  saints.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CL. 

1 An  exhortation  to  praise  God,  3 with  all  kind  of  instruments. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  God  in  his  sanc- 
tuary : praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  his 
power. 


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PSALMS. 

2 Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts : praise  him  ac- 
cordiDg  to  his  excellent  greatness. 

3 Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet : praise 
him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

4 Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance:  praise 
him  with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 

5 Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals : praise  him 
upon  the  high  sounding  C3^mbals. 

6 Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord, 


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